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wri.orgfinance3 hrs ago
Utah Wildfire Burns Over 92,000 Acres, Prompts Evacuation Alerts
A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah has burned more than 92,000 acres with zero containment as of Saturday afternoon. Officials issued evacuation notices for three towns and closed nearby federal lands.
Abc Newsworld11 hrs ago
Utah Declares Emergency, Bans Fireworks as Cottonwood Fire Grows
State officials restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth. The Cottonwood Fire has burned nearly 72,000 acres with zero containment.
The Boston Globeworld13 hrs ago
Wildfires spread across western states in high winds and low humidity
Fire crews in Utah and other western states contend with strong winds and single-digit humidity that have grounded aircraft and prompted fireworks restrictions. Officials have issued red flag warnings from Idaho to New Mexico and ordered temporary limits on fireworks through July…
Nbc Newsworld1 day ago
Utah Wildfire Reaches Nearly 71,000 Acres
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City issued a red flag warning Friday morning for much of central and southwest Utah. The warning covers the Cottonwood Fire near Beaver, which has burned nearly 71,000 acres since Monday.
Los Angeles Timesworld1 day ago
Utah Governor Restricts Fireworks as Cottonwood Fire Grows to 111 Square Miles
Utah's governor declared a state of emergency and limited fireworks through July 5 as the Cottonwood Fire reached nearly 111 square miles with zero containment. The National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation warning for five counties amid extreme wind…