(Beaver, UT) — The Eagle Point Resort hopes to re-open by the 2027-2028 season. The ski resort was devastated by the Cottonwood Fire, so there’s no chance it will open for this season. Right now, Eagle Point is letting people roll over their season passes from 2026-2027 into the following […]
(Kanosh, UT) — Nearly half-a-million acres of land have burned in Utah so far this year. That number includes the 106-thousand acres that have burned as the Widemouth Two Fire continues to grow in Millard County. It’s now 19-percent contained and is larger than the Cottonwood Fire that burned to […]
(Beaver County, UT) — State and federal officials are launching an 18-million-dollar recovery effort following the destructive Cottonwood Fire in Beaver County. Governor Spencer Cox toured the burn area yesterday after the fire scorched more than 97-thousand acres, destroyed more than 150 structures and contributed to flooding that damaged homes […]
CentraCom has announced the acquisition of Gunnison Telephone Company. In a press release from CentraCom they emphasized their “commitment to delivering high-quality telecommunication services while expanding its footprint to support the rural communities of southern Sanpete County and beyond.” Gunnison Telephone Company has served Gunnison and surrounding communities for more […]
(Kanosh, UT) — The fast-moving Widemouth Two Fire is now over 97-thousand acres in size with 10-percent containment. So far, firefighters have been successful in protecting the towns of Fillmore and Kanosh. Evacuation orders and warnings remain in place for several parts of Millard County. Crews are warning residents that […]
(Fillmore, UT) — The Widemouth Two Fire continues to grow in Millard County, burning more than 84-thousand acres with zero-percent containment. About 420 firefighters are assigned to the lightning-caused wildfire as crews work to protect Fillmore, Kanosh, Meadow and other nearby communities. Fillmore’s mayor has declared a local emergency, while […]
(Beaver, UT) — It’s not a surprise, but it is a sad result of the Cottonwood Fire: Eagle Point Resort will not be open for the coming ski season. The Beaver County resort was devastated by the flames in June. The floods last month made things worse, and the clean […]
(Spring City, UT) — New evacuations are being ordered as the Black Canyon Fire grows along the border of Sanpete and Emery counties. It’s now 800 acres with no containment. The Reeder Subdivision inside Emery County is now being evacuated. That’s located north of the Joes Valley Reservoir.
(Fillmore, UT) — The Widemouth Two Fire is continuing to explode in Millard County, prompting additional evacuation orders as firefighters battle extreme conditions. Officials say the wildfire has now burned more than 68-thousand acres and remains zero-percent contained. Governor Spencer Cox says crews are facing catastrophic fire conditions, while 40 […]
(Spring City, UT) — The Black Canyon Fire is up to 500 acres with no containment. It’s burning along the border of Emery and Sanpete counties. Firefighters say it’s burning in steep, inaccessible terrain. It was started on Thursday by a lightning strike and grew over the weekend because of […]
