Fire Restrictions

Provo, Lehi, and Ogden are the latest to prohibit fireworks in certain areas. In other news, a Target is opening in Logan next month, and three more northern Utah stores are on their way.

In other news, almost half of Utah's counties are under stage one fire restrictions. And, Gov. Cox declared Friday, June 12 as Karen Huntsman Day after the longtime Utah philanthropist.

Saratoga Springs has had three fires in four days and Ogden implemented some restrictions to prevent new fires. In other news, every Utah public school now has high-speed internet.

In other news, Duchesne County issued fire restrictions this week, including on fireworks. And, a skier triggered a soft slab avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon on Tuesday.

J. Bradley Washa, USU Assistant Professor in Wildland Fire Science gives us an end of season fire update and fire safety tips.

In other news, the Kolob Fire evacuation order has been lifted. And, the victims of a drowning accident at Lake Powell have been identified.

In other news, a wildfire sparked Tuesday at Antelope Island State Park, prompting the evacuation of the visitor center. And, a federal judge has dismissed part of a lawsuit made against Utah for its new social media laws.

Several Utah counties have been placed under fire restriction with many state officials bracing for a potentially wildfire-heavy summer.

Current and forecasted weather paired with extremely dry vegetation throughout northern Utah have created hazardous fire conditions. This is according to…

While both patriots and pyrotechnicians rejoice for the upcoming Fourth of July and Pioneer Day holidays, state authorities are wary of the dangers posed…