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Suspected arson on the Manti-La Sal National Forest

Suspected arson on the Manti-La Sal National Forest

Authorities are seeking information regarding a string of suspicious fires that occurred in Sanpete County, between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., on September 6. Eleven fires were started along Skyline Drive between South Tent Mountain and Potter’s Canyon. Fire fighters have been able to contain all the fires before the […]

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Wildfire near Salina

Wildfire near Salina

On Aug. 16 a new wildfire was reported approximately 15 miles east of Salina in the Cowboy Drainage area. The fire is burning in rough terrain, limiting firefighter access. Air crews along with ground crews are working to establish containment lines. For public and firefighter safety, individuals are being asked […]

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Wildfire in Beaver County

Wildfire in Beaver County

A new wildfire has been reported in Beaver County. According to fire officials the Cougar Fire started Aug. 16 around 1:45 p.m. in Hamlin Valley near Cougar Spar in Beaver County. As of 9:00 a.m. on Aug. 17 the fire has burned 476 acres and is 0% contained. The cause […]

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Wildfire in Kane County

Wildfire in Kane County

Fire crews are working to suppress a new wildfire in Kane County. The Strawberry Fire was reported July 20 around 2:00 p.m. and is burning near the Mammoth Creek Road in Kane County. As of the morning of July 21 the fire has burned around 43 acres and is 0% […]

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Wildfire forces evacuations in 2 southwest Utah communities

Wildfire forces evacuations in 2 southwest Utah communities

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Emergency officials say a wildfire has forced resident evacuations in two communities in the southwest corner of Utah. The Spectrum reported residents of Leeds and Harrisburg evacuated Sunday as emergency personnel fought the wildfire that spread across 4.7 square miles in Washington County. Authorities say […]

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Fireworks-sparked wildfire burns through conservation area

Fireworks-sparked wildfire burns through conservation area

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Firefighters are battling a wildfire in southern Utah that authorities say was sparked by illegal fireworks. The blaze north of St. George had grown to nearly 19 square miles and was 0% contained as of Wednesday afternoon. The Spectrum newspaper reports authorities are searching for […]

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Wildfire burns near Kanosh

Wildfire burns near Kanosh

Resources from multiple agencies responded on July 9 to a new wildfire located south of Kanosh, east of interstate 15 near mile marker 143. Currently, erratic winds are pushing the fire to the north, and multiple engines and a hand crew are working to suppress what is being referred to […]

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Utah police charge man after fire at rock preserve

Utah police charge man after fire at rock preserve

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah man was charged after authorities said his vehicle started a fire that damaged a rock preserve near Utah Lake and injured a passenger. The Salt Lake Tribune reported Tuesday that authorities charged 21-year-old Dominic Deros with criminal mischief and trespassing, both misdemeanors, after […]

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Canal Fire update

Canal Fire update

An update about the Canal Fire that started on June 28 in Juab county near Leamington has been provided. As of July 2 the fire has burned 70,443 acres and is 20% contained. Firefighters continued to build containment lines July 1 around all sides of the Canal Fire, with crews […]

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Residents return home after Utah wildfire destroyed 1 home

Residents return home after Utah wildfire destroyed 1 home

SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah (AP) — Residents in a community on the shore of Utah Lake were allowed to return home Monday after wildfire prompted the evacuation of about 3,100 homes.City officials said Monday the fire near Saratoga Springs destroyed one home and damaged 12 others Sunday. The blaze had spread […]

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