Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for water shortages and wildfires Except for California, most Western states are experiencing the worst snow drought in decades not because of dry conditions but really warm temperatures that change snow to rain

ICYMI: “Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for water shortages and wildfires” abcnews.com/US/wireStory... - ABC News

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Erratic winds fueling Willard Peak Fire in North Ogden, evacuations and power outages continue By Wednesday night, the Willard Peak Fire in North Ogden had burned up to 150 acres and officials had ordered more evacuations.

UTAH: “Evacuations to be lifted at 10 p.m. around Willard Peak Fire in North Ogden” kslnewsradio.com/environment-... - KSL NewsRadio

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Major wildfires burn across the U.S. and Canada Over 100 large fires are currently burning across the U.S. in multiple states and 13.8 million acres have burned in Canada this year.

“Drought conditions fuel fires across the western U.S. as Canada faces one of its worst fire seasons on record” www.deseret.com/u-s-world/20... - Deseret News

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Gov. Cox issues wildfire executive order as Utah prepares for the 'unexpected' Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order Monday that seeks to bolster Utah's wildfire preparedness and coordination ahead of the anticipated fire season.

“SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order Monday that seeks to bolster Utah’s wildfire preparedness and coordination ahead of the anticipated fire season.” ksltv.com/local-news/g... - KSL TV 5

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Western lawmakers aim to confront wildfire crisis through joint legislation 1,244 wildfires were reported in Utah in 2024, up 54% from 2023.

UNITED STATES: “A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the West is introducing a bill to combat "catastrophic" wildfires and overhaul forest management.” www.axios.com/local/salt-l... - Axios Salt Lake City

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Firefighters around the US brace for wildfire risks following a dry winter From the southwestern U.S. to Minnesota, Iowa and even parts of New Jersey, it was a dismal winter.

“Firefighters around the US brace for wildfire risks following a dry winter” www.krem.com/article/news... - KREM

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Heads up St. George area… If you see wildfire smoke today, don’t panic… Prescribed burn planned near the Black Desert Resort and Pioneer Parkway in Santa Clara today… #utfire

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New wildfire start in Washington County... in sparse southern area of Hurricane but some farm structures are threatened. Called Gould Wash Fire #utfire maps.app.goo.gl/ENo9Hiezn8ZU...

How Trump/Musks random cuts are going to affect 2025 wildfire fighting. Good background thread, especially for folks in the southwest US. #NMFire #AZFire #COFire #UTFire #NVFire #CAFire #TXFire

.@fox13news.bsky.social reporting that help is on the way from Utah to California as several agencies are sending fire crews....

From Southern Utah, Cedar City Fire is sending a team. Santa Clara-Ivins told me earlier that their wildfire crew has not been called up as yet.
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New study shows air pollution increases inflammation in Utahns with heart disease A new study shows that air pollution from winter inversions and summer wildfires can seriously harm Utahns with heart problems.

“SALT LAKE CITY – A new study shows that air pollution from winter inversions and summer wildfires can seriously harm Utahns with heart problems.”
ksltv.com/711521/new-s... - KSL 5 TV

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Yellow Lake Fire triples in size, further growth expected The Yellow Lake Fire more than tripled in size on Saturday and is anticipated to expand further on Sunday.Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest officials reporte

UINTA-WASATCH-CACHE NATIONAL FOREST, Utah (KUTV) — The #YellowLakeFire more than tripled in size on Saturday and is anticipated to expand further on Sunday. kutv.com/news/local/y... - KUTV 2 News

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Mandatory evacuations ordered after Yellow Lake Fire explodes in size The Yellow Lake Fire in eastern Wasatch County has grown to nearly 8,000 acres, prompting mandatory evacuations in some areas.

Highland, Utah • Mandatory evacuations have been ordered in connection to the #YellowLakeFire burning in eastern #WasatchCounty that nearly doubled in size after what officials called a “challenging day” on Friday. www.sltrib.com/news/2024/10... - The Salt Lake Tribune

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Yellow Lake Fire burning in Heber-Kamas Ranger District; campers asked to leave A recently sparked wildfire is burning in the U.S. Forest Service’s Heber-Kamas Ranger District.According to Utah Fire authorities, the Yellow Lake Fire, locate

According to #Utah Fire authorities, the #YellowLakeFire, located south of Mill Hollow Reservoir in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, was discovered on Saturday, Sept. 28. kutv.com/newsletter-d... - KUTV

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Yellow Lake Fire burning in Heber-Kamas Ranger District; campers asked to leave A recently sparked wildfire is burning in the U.S. Forest Service’s Heber-Kamas Ranger District.According to Utah Fire authorities, the Yellow Lake Fire, locate

“UINTA-WASATCH-CACHE NATIONAL FOREST, Utah (KUTV) — A recently sparked wildfire is burning in the U.S. Forest Service’s Heber-Kamas Ranger District.” kutv.com/news/local/y... - KUTV

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Utah Fire Info asking public not to report fire near Mill Hollow Reservoir A fire called the Yellow Lake Fire that started on Saturday near Mill Hollow Reservoir has smoke that is visible in the surrounding areas.

HEBER, Utah — Evacuation orders are in place for areas surrounding the #YellowLakeFire. kslnewsradio.com/2140316/ - KSL NewsRadio

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Silver King and Deer Spring fires continue in Southern Utah The Silver King and Deer Spring fires are still raging in Southern Utah, but smoke isn't believed to make it up north.

“Fires continue in Southern Utah, but smoke most likely won’t travel north” kslnewsradio.com/2114434/silv... - KSL NewsRadio

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Fire concerns rise for summer as Salt Lake Valley temperatures reach triple digits While the hills and yards in Salt Lake being filled with a healthy amount of grass and vegetation is a sign of a good spring, it's also a beacon for wildfires a

“SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — While the hills and yards in Salt Lake being filled with a healthy amount of grass and vegetation is a sign of a good spring, it's also a beacon for wildfires as the valley begins to hit 100 degrees and above.” kutv.com/news/wildfir... - KUTV

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Utah Fire Info The interagency-led resource for public information about...

So the Salt Lake Valley is filling with smoke. Stay safe, everyone. http://www.utahfireinfo.gov/ http://ow.ly/i/Wwrc #utfire