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Yahoo
12-07-2025
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San Juan County wildfire grows to 7,200 acres, remains 0% contained, fire officials say
The Deer Creek Fire has grown to 7,200 acres, with five structures destroyed and 10 others damaged on Saturday. The fire started Thursday on private property in the La Sal area — a small community located between Moab and Monticello — quickly growing in size. Fire behavior has been erratic over the past couple of days, with shifting winds pushing flames into forested areas, according to a Saturday update from state fire officials at Utah Fire Info. Evacuations remain in effect for residents within 5 miles of the wildfire, or from Upper 2 Mile Road to the Utah-Colorado border, according to the update. The fire remains 0% contained Saturday afternoon, with teams focusing on protecting structures, fire officials said. A briefing was held Saturday morning with a Great Basin Incident Management Team, which will assume command on Sunday, the update states. Fire acreage is expected to be updated again Friday evening, officials said. The cause of the fire remained undetermined Saturday. This story will be updated.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
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NEW START: Wildfire in San Juan County, structures threatened and residents evacuating
This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as new information becomes available. SAN JUAN COUNTY, Utah () — A new fire has started on the southeast side of Utah, and authorities say structures are threatened and some residents are evacuating. According to , the Deer Creek Fire is near Old La Sal, Utah. Responders are estimating it at 50 acres, and say multiple structures are threatened by the spread. The e says that those who are being evacuated from the area can go to the La Sal Community Center for shelter. Old La Sal Road is closed to all traffic until further notice. Utah Fire Info is reporting that firefighting resources are en route, and the sheriff's office is asking that everyone stay clear of restricted areas and follow emergency personnel instructions. How to watch the NASCAR visit to California wine country Polestar 3 challenges industry with transparency NEW START: Wildfire in San Juan County, structures threatened and residents evacuating Payson man allegedly sexually abused 14-year-old in church parking lot Democrats push for school funding Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
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Brush fires erupt as wildfires continue to blaze
SALT LAKE CITY — A dozen fires started in Utah in the last 24 hours, keeping firefighters busy during wildfire and fireworks season. There have already been 465 wildfires this year, burning almost 55,000 acres, according to Utah Fire Info. Dry and windy weather over the last several weeks has stoked fires and created difficult conditions for firefighters to fight the blazes. Utah saw a string of thunderstorms during the Fourth of July, but the monsoonal moisture may only provide limited relief for wildfire season as the entire state is considered fully in drought for the first time in three years. In Davis County, the Duck Club Fire started Friday after lightning struck just west of Kaysville and Layton in the wetlands. It burned approximately three to five acres as crews worked to gain access to the fire that was a mile away from the nearest road, according to the Utah Division of Forestry Fire and State Lands. As of Saturday morning, the fire remained 'moderately active' on the north side with 0% containment, Utah Fire Info said. In Tooele County, the Tabby Three fire started Friday morning and quickly grew to 38 acres. Utah Fire Info announced Friday afternoon the blaze was 50% contained. Southwest in Tooele County in the town of Stockton, flames spread from a barn to a field around 1 p.m. Friday, sparking a brush fire that burned three acres, Stockton fire officials said. The barn was a total loss, but firefighters stopped the fire from spreading further. On Thursday, the Sage Valley Fire broke out about eight miles north of Mills, Juab County. The fire's forward progress was halted at about 55 acres as firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze. Just over the border in West Wendover, Nevada, multiple people sustained non-life-threatening injuries Friday morning after fireworks were accidentally detonated. Last week, fireworks sparked a wildfire in Cedar Hills, Utah County, burning approximately 14 acres near 150 homes. In South Weber, firefighters responded to a vehicle fire that was caused by fireworks. Firefighters were able to stop the blaze before it spread to structures. 'Just a reminder that fireworks maintain their heat for quite a while after they've been shot. Please make sure to place garbage cans with fireworks on the curb until the following morning,' the South Weber Fire Department said on social media. Southern Utah has been hit the hardest with the two largest fires of the season: the France Canyon Fire and the Forsyth Fire. The France Canyon Fire is almost 35,000 acres in size but is 84% contained as of Saturday. Hundreds of firefighters have been working day and night fighting the blaze, which is burning south of Panguitch and west of Bryce Canyon National Park. 'Firefighters continue to make progress on the remaining uncontained portions of the fire. Fire managers anticipate this containment will slowly increase over the next few shifts,' a statement from Dixie National Forest officials said. Fire activity has decreased significantly, but there are still many pockets of interior heat, officials said. Firefighters are using infrared flights to patrol the heat and mop up flames to reinforce the perimeter. A forest closure remains in place over the holiday weekend and the weather is anticipated to warm over the next few days with relatively low humidity. Bryce Canyon National Park, state Route 12 and U.S. 89 remain open, but smoky conditions are prevalent. Further south in Pine Valley, Washington County, the Forsyth Fire reached more than 13,000 acres. The blaze is 47% contained but destroyed 14 homes during its initial spread. The Forsyth Fire started by lightning 10 days before it was discovered on June 19. 'Near critical fire weather is expected today with dry and breezy conditions continuing into the weekend. Continued dry and warm conditions will increase the risk of extreme fire behavior, with humidities in the low teens,' the Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 7 said in a statement. Several communities had been told to evacuate in the days prior, but were deemed safe to return. Pine Valley, Grass Valley and Gray's Ranch residents are now considered a 'ready' level for evacuation if conditions change, fire officials said. The Pine Valley Recreation Area will be closed for the rest of the 2025 season, Dixie National Forest officials announced. The trails, campgrounds and guard station will be closed to the public 'due to resource damage' from the Forsyth Fire.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
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Cedar Hills fire continues burning while federal, state and local crews work toward containment
CEDAR HILLS, Utah () — Crews worked on the Cedar Hills Fire throughout the night, and personnel are going to stay on duty throughout the weekend so they can get closer to fully containing the fire. As of Wednesday evening, the Cedar Hills Fire was . Utah Fire Info reported that fireworks are the cause, and neighbors are also blaming fireworks in someone's back yard, one resident told American Fork Fire Battalion Chief Brandon Boshard told that they have not confirmed that the cause was fireworks, though they are certain that it was caused by humans. He said that it is an ongoing investigation, and they are working to make sure that it was not caused by fireworks. Neighbors living by the fire like Barabara Valles are relieved that their homes are still standing. 'We were like, Guys, it's fire! At the back of the house, all up to the mountain, and then we ran back to one of the boys' rooms, because it's just right there, and it was a huge flame going down, and we were like oh my gosh,' Valles said. According to , the Cedar Hills Fire showed 'some activity' overnight, but it remained within the perimeter that firefighters had established Wednesday. FIRE WATCH: Cedar Hills fire at 20% containment, 'close to being a catastrophic event' Crews are on scene today, working to secure the fireline. The city of that management of the fire has been turned over to State and Federal agencies. Utah Fire Info stated that smoke may still be visible but asked the public not to report the smoke. Cedar Hills city also told the public that the fire area is being monitored by on-site resources, and the public should not enter the fire area so that ongoing firefighting operations can continue. The city of Cedar Hills requested that residents NOT use pressurized irrigation Thursday June 26, 'to allow our tank storage and PI system to recover from the demands placed on the overall system in the firefighting efforts.' The city also extended thanks to all the first responders who answered the call to help with the Cedar Hills Fire, and they stated that the quick response from other agencies and air support made a difference in preventing the fire from spreading further. They also reminded citizens to be vigilant with anything that can cause a spark or fire–cigarettes, fireworks, dragging chains, etc. 'We saw first-hand how quickly our community can be impacted by a wildfire! PLEASE BE SAFE!' the city urged on social media. Tuesday, another human caused brush fire broke out in Spanish Fork. The city says it's under control now, after temporary evacuations were ordered out of precaution. 'Remember to remind the kids, don't play with fire sticks or matches, or you have to take care of that,' Barabara Valles said. Over in Tooele County, the North Tooele Fire District called for help on social media after they battled 19 outside fires in a week–all human caused, they said, adding, 'your first responders are busy, tired, and stressed.' 'We're starting to see these kind of fire danger, it doesn't take much to start a fire.' Tooele County Fire Warden Dan Walton told Walton also showed us some maps showing where you can and cannot light fireworks, but that might change before the Fourth of July, he said. Captain Brant Hancuff of Salt Lake City Fire Department also gave a safety demonstration about fireworks, in order to show just how quickly they can get out of hand. 'This demonstration shows the mannequin holding the firework and what can happen to the individual if they hold that firework,' he said. 'We're also going to do sparklers. Even though sparklers seem very safe, they burn very hard.' Firefighters said that they won't ever stop fighting fires, but they need all hands on deck with preventing fires. Fire Battalion Chief Boshard reminded that there are serious consequences for starting fires. In the case of previous fires caused by humans, the person who caused the fire was required to pay for the financial cost of fighting the fire, and he said that was a possibility in this case as well. He also stated that the cost for the Cedar Hills fire will likely be seven figures due to the air support used to fight the fire. Sen. Mike Lee withdraws public lands provision from Big, Beautiful Bill Good4Utah Road Tour: Slipping into fun at Bear Lake State Park How do the chemicals in sunscreen protect our skin from damage? Deadline to claim part of $95M settlement over Siri snooping allegations nearing Target testing digital shelf-unlocking tech for shoppers Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
27-06-2025
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- Axios
Where and when fireworks are banned in Utah
Fireworks have already caused one wildfire this summer in Utah, as the state is expected to get hotter and drier in the week before the Fourth of July. The big picture: The holiday brings twice as many wildfires to Western states as any other day, according to researchers in California and Idaho. July is a double-whammy in Utah, with Pioneer Day celebrations typically eclipsing those on the Fourth. Driving the news: A wildfire sparked Wednesday by fireworks forced more than 100 people to evacuate Cedar Hills in Utah County, fire officials said. The latest: Thanks to recent dry weather, state and federal officials will implement heightened fire restrictions throughout Utah starting Saturday. Fireworks are always banned on federally owned land — and that ban now extends to all land outside any city's limits. Campfires are restricted to approved campsites in most of the state. See guidelines from Utah Fire Info for firearms, smoking, metalworking and motorized equipment. What's next: The National Weather Service predicted temperatures 5 to 10 degrees higher than normal heading into the holiday week. There may be showers in northern Utah as the holiday approaches, but the forecast calls for mostly sunny skies. Be smart: In Salt Lake County, fireworks are permitted only in certain neighborhoods, mapped here. Violations carry fines up to $1,000. How it works: Fireworks are illegal to use statewide except July 2-5 and July 22-25, from 11am to 11pm, with hours extending to midnight on July 4 and 24. Fireworks are also allowed on New Year's Eve and Lunar New Year.
