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Forest Service lifts some closures from wildfires near Provo

Forest Service lifts some closures from wildfires near Provo

PROVO, Utah (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service has lifted several closures in northern Utah more than a month ago after wildfires swept through the area. The Daily Herald in Provo reported Thursday that roads and trails north of U.S. Highway 6 are open and areas such as Diamond Fork […]

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Utah experiencing worst wildfire season in 15 years

Utah experiencing worst wildfire season in 15 years

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The 370 structures burned in Utah wildfires so far this year is more than the previous five years combined and the most in the last 15 years. Structures lost to Utah wildfires in the last five years combined would not reach a third of the […]

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Firefighter killed in California blaze to be laid to rest

Firefighter killed in California blaze to be laid to rest

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah firefighter who died battling the largest recorded blaze in California history will be laid to rest on Monday. Matthew Burchett’s funeral will be held at the Maverick Center in West Valley City. The 42-year-old was fighting the Mendocino Complex fire north of San […]

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