Wildfire Prevention

Snowpack is often described as the West's largest natural reservoir — and the way forests are managed can affect how much of that snow becomes part of the water supply, according to new research.

The team at Boise State University looked at hundreds of attributes about the fires — not just weather variables like wind speed or temperature, but human factors like density of development.

With wildfires a growing problem across the West, the new tool could allow lawmakers to learn from each other's successes and failures.

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.

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

During a press conference, the governor warned that human carelessness has caused 72% of Utah’s wildfires this year.

J. Bradley Washa, USU Assistant Professor of Wildfire Science brings us updates on Utah's fire season and safety tips for our Fourth of July holiday.

In other news, funding issues have halted a bill meant to help Utah's childcare shortage. And, former state Sen. Karen Mayne, who served in the legislature for 15 years, died at age 78.

J. Bradley Washa, Assistant Professor of Wildland Fire Science at USU, gives us an update on several fires burning across Utah and the wildfire season outlook for the remaining summer months.

J. Bradley Washa, Utah State University Extension assistant professor of Wildland Fire Science talks about fire prevention measures and the most high risk areas across Utah.