Fires

Wildland fire has a diversity problem: in 2022, the Government Accountability Office reported that the federal firefighting force was 84% men and 72% white.

In other news, a sediment slump has created a new rapid at Canyonlands National Park. And, the first 12 starter homes of Gov. Spencer Cox's 35,000-home goal are underway.

In other news, Utah's largest wildfire this season has now surpassed 31,000 acres and threatens two national forests in eastern Utah.

In other news, the office overseeing Utah's beauty industry is looking to present a new plan that would create a new micro-license structure for specific specialties that would allow practitioners to jump into a specialty quicker, and more.

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.

As fires burn throughout Utah, extreme heat and dry weather could make the state even more sensitive to fire activity.

In other news, Utah hosted Ukrainian delegates on Friday, strengthening the partnerships between Utah and the Kyiv province of Ukraine. And, wildfires continue to burn in Utah to varying degrees.

With much of Utah expected to see ripe wildfire conditions for the foreseeable future, restrictions are in place and officials are on edge heading into the holiday weekend.

In other news, a red flag warning has been issued throughout southwestern Utah as fire risk rises, and the start of a new wildfire was reported Sunday in southern Utah, and more.