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Firefighter Released From Hospital

Firefighter Released From Hospital

(Beaver, UT) — A firefighter who was hurt helping with a wildfire in Beaver County is out of the hospital. The Bureau of Land Management says Bonneville Hotshot Daniel Burns was released on Saturday after he was hit by a tree that pinned him to the ground while fighting the […]

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Crews Make Progress On Little Twist Fire

Crews Make Progress On Little Twist Fire

(Beaver, UT) — Crews are making progress on the Little Twist Fire south of Beaver. Officials say the wildfire was 25-percent contained as of yesterday morning and has charred about 26-hundred acres. The fire hasn’t made much progress despite favorable conditions for the flames to grow. This as southern Utah […]

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Little Twist Fire Now 25% Contained

Little Twist Fire Now 25% Contained

(Beaver, UT) — Containment on the Little Twist Fire is now 25-percent contained. Firefighters say the flames burning near Beaver have charred more than 25-hundred acres and more than 300 personnel are on site. Officials noted how rainstorms and cloud cover have helped keep fire activity limited over the last […]

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Firefighter Hurt Battling Little Twist Fire

Firefighter Hurt Battling Little Twist Fire

(Beaver, UT) — A firefighter is in the hospital after getting hurt battling a southern Utah wildfire. Officials say the first responder was severely injured Sunday during suppression efforts on the Little Twist Fire south of Beaver. The extent of their injuries is unknown but the firefighter was hit by […]

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Unofficial 2024 Primary Election Results

Unofficial 2024 Primary Election Results

This story will continue to be updated as results are posted   Governor Spencer J. Cox / Deidre M. Henderson 56.68% Phil Lyman / Natalie Clawson 43.32%     U.S. Senate John Curtis 50.71% Jason J. Walton 6.12% Brad Wilson 13.20% Trent Staggs 29.97%     U.S. House 2 Colby […]

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Stage One Fire Restrictions In Southern Utah

Stage One Fire Restrictions In Southern Utah

(St. George, UT) — Stage one fire restrictions are in place across southern Utah. Officials announced Friday the restrictions were put in place for federal, private and state lands in Washington, Iron, Kane, Beaver, and Garfield counties. The move was made because of weather conditions in the area as it […]

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Firefighters Battle Little Twist Fire

Firefighters Battle Little Twist Fire

(Beaver, UT) — Crews are working to get a handle on a wildfire in southwestern Utah. The Little Twist Fire near Beaver began last week and is just ten-percent contained. It has charred more than 23-hundred acres and more than 200 firefighters are on the scene. The area closure order […]

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High-Speed Southern Utah Pursuit Ends In Arrest

High-Speed Southern Utah Pursuit Ends In Arrest

(Beaver City, UT) — A suspect faces multiple charges following a high-speed pursuit in southern Utah on Saturday. It began when a Utah Highway Patrol trooper spotted a stolen pickup truck near Beaver City, and it sped away when the trooper tried to pull it over. The pursuit reached speeds […]

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Little Twist Fire Expected To Intensify Today

Little Twist Fire Expected To Intensify Today

(Beaver, UT) — Experts say today’s dry, breezy weather conditions could cause the ongoing Little Twist wildfire near Beaver to intensify and grow. Fire crews are currently setting up barriers and are also using aircraft to combat the blaze, and the area remains closed to the public. The fire initially […]

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Prescribed Burn Turns Into Wildfire

Prescribed Burn Turns Into Wildfire

(Beaver, UT) — A prescribed burn near Beaver has grown into a wildfire. Officials have named it the “Little Twist” fire, but say the blaze is yet to spread outside the boundaries of the prescribed burn. Fire crews are working to contain the fire, and are asking people to avoid […]

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