Wildfires
Josh Ellis
Crews battling new wildfire near Little Dell Reservoir
A new wildfire has started near the Little Dell Recreation Area and Interstate 80.2 years ago
Kiersten Nunez
‘I can’t say how much it means:’ Tooele Co. resident thanks first responders for saving his future home
It was "a moment of rejoicing" for a Tooele County resident whose home was almost caught in the Jacob City Fire.2 years ago
Cary Schwanitz
Four arrested in connection with Halfway Hill Fire
Millard County sheriff’s deputies arrested four men Saturday night in connection with the Halfway Hill wildfire.2 years ago
Cary Schwanitz
Jacob Fire grows but better weather conditions to improve on Utah Sunday
Utah Fire Info said firefighters expected the weather to be “more favorable” Sunday as they fight several wildfires.2 years ago
Michael Houck
Two wildfires spark in Tooele County and Cache County
Two wildfires started just minutes apart from each other, in opposite areas of Utah.2 years ago
Madison Swenson and Eliza Pace, KSL TV
Evacuations underway for two Millard County wildfires
Evacuations are underway for two different wildfires in Millard County — the Dry Creek Fire and the Halfway Hill Fire. A tire shredding plant is also burning in the county at this time.2 years ago
Josh Ellis
SLC firefighters battle 2-alarm fire near I-215 to SR 201 ramp
Firefighters responded to the area of Interstate 215 and state Route 201 due to a 2-alarm wildland fire Wednesday morning.2 years ago
Alex Cabrero
‘You could hear it just crackling’: Residents are thankful for firefighters quick response
"You know how you hear it, crackling like a little campfire? You could hear it just crackling,” Centerville residents are thankful for the quick response from first responders to the Deuel Creek Fire.2 years ago
Michael Houck
Firefighters battled against two smaller fires Sunday night
While fire crews battled against the Deuel Creek Fire in Centerville, other first responders handled two other blazes Sunday night.2 years ago
Ladd Egan
‘It’s just primed to burn right now’: Lehi fire chief urges caution with fireworks during windy conditions
After the devastating fire in 2020, Lehi fire officials are worried about another blaze hitting their community.2 years ago
Jed Boal
‘There’s smoke everywhere’: residents recall evacuating during the Deuel Creek Fire
“I came out running and looked up, and there’s just like smoke everywhere;” residents tell their stories of evacuating late at night during the Deuel Creek fire.2 years ago
Josh Ellis, Karah Brackin & Bonnie Stray, KSL TV
Centerville wildfire ‘most likely’ caused by fireworks; evacuation orders lifted
Dozens of homes were evacuated early Monday morning after a human-caused wildfire spread quickly in the foothills east of Centerville.2 years ago
Michael Houck
‘Left Fork Fire’ is 100% contained after a two month battle
The Left Fork Fire is 100% contained but flared up again in mid-June, growing to over 4,000 acres.2 years ago
Mike Anderson, KSL TV
Chopper 5 shows why firefighters are on high alert for Fourth of July weekend
With plenty of dry brush fireworks, and possible thunderstorms, much of the Wasatch Front is primed with the potential for wildfires.2 years ago
Jed Boal & Karah Brackin, KSL TV
Gov. Cox, officials ask all to prevent wildfires during holiday fireworks season
Gov. Spencer Cox, state leaders and local officials are asking everyone to celebrate responsibly and help prevent human-caused wildfires this holiday fireworks season and beyond.2 years ago
Madison Swenson, KSL TV
Evacuations ordered due to Left Fork Fire in southern Utah
The Bryce Woodlands Estates have been ordered to evacuate due to the Left Fork Fire burning in Kane County.2 years ago
Jennifer Henderson and Ella Nilsen, CNN
US Forest Service admits errors in routine prescribed burn that sparked largest fire in NM history
A Chief's Review of New Mexico's Hermits Peak Fire released Tuesday found that U.S. Forest Service errors during a routine prescribed burn contributed to the largest wildfire in New Mexico history.2 years ago
AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press
Biden signs off on hefty pay raise for federal firefighters
President Joe Biden has signed off on giving federal wildland firefighters a hefty raise for the next two fiscal years.2 years ago
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL TV
SLC Fire transitions to wildfire response preparedness for summer season
Salt Lake City firefighters are gearing up for what could be a dangerous holiday fire season, after getting a taste Sunday when a wildland fire blew up to 200 acres south of Interstate 80.2 years ago
Jed Boal, KSL TV
Fire damages power structures, threatens state park and marina
Two fires that burned Friday near the Great Salt Lake — along state Route 201 and Interstate 80 — are now contained. But Rocky Mountain Power is still working to repair equipment damaged by the flames.2 years ago
Michael Houck
‘Left Fork Fire’ grows over 3,000 acres holiday weekend
The "Left Fork Fire" flares up again due to red flag conditions over the holiday weekend.2 years ago
Michelle Watson and Susannah Cullinane, CNN
Wildfire in southern New Jersey grows to about 11,000 acres
A wildfire in southern New Jersey has grown to about 11,000 acres in size Monday and is 50% contained.2 years ago
Karah Brackin
200-acre fire along I-80 near SLC airport fully contained; cause under investigation
Two wildfires broke out within hours of each other on Sunday, leading to closures on the ground and in the sky.2 years ago
