(Salt Lake City, UT) — Meteorologists say a wet summer is reducing Utah’s risk of wildfires so far this year. The rainfall is a result of an active and ongoing monsoon season, which brings increased moisture to the region and reduces the overall risk of wildfires. Fire officials say the lack of wildfires has given crews the opportunity to focus on other objectives, such as training and fuel mitigation. Experts remain optimistic, as more wet weather is expected to arrive later this week.