Fire Safety

When wildfire threatens a community, what determines who makes it out safely? Emergency managers, firefighters, and weather all play critical roles, but so do the choices we make before and during an evacuation. After three decades of studying fast-moving fires, University of Utah researcher Tom Cova explains what he has learned about preparation, quick decisions, and why neighbors helping neighbors can save lives.

In recent years, dozens of drones have violated temporary flight restrictions around wildfires. On a single day last week, over 20 were detected around the devastating Spokane fires.

In other news, one of the firefighters killed while fighting the Widemouth 2 Fire was identified. And, Cedar City is asking residents not to use outdoor water because of a pump failure.

In other news, some Riverton residents oppose the city's agreement with federal immigration enforcement. And, some evacuation orders were lifted for the Widemouth 2 Fire.

Large fires are raging in Utah and across the West. One of the most common fire safety mistakes is leaving campfires unattended or not fully extinguishing them.

Utah homes and properties in the wildland urban interface are threatened by wildfires, and it's important for property owners to understand what they can do to stay ahead of them.

J. Bradley Washa, Assistant Professor of Wildland Fire Science at USU, talks about upcoming prescribed fires across Utah and shares a recap of this year's fire season.

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

After years of fear regarding potential wildfires, California tribes reestablish cultural burning — a millennia-old mechanism of wildfire prevention.

J. Bradley Washa, USU Assistant Professor of Wildland Fire Science gives us a recap of last year's fire season and indicators that help predict what Utah might see this season for the summer months.