Wildfires

New research shows that job growth in our region has been faster in areas with serious wildfire danger, a trend that raises the prospect of serious economic fallout from major blazes.

In other news, Utah firefighters are preparing to head home after two weeks battling the Los Angeles County wildfires. And, Utahns can see bald eagles across the state this winter.

In other news, the Sundance Film Festival will continue as planned despite devastating California fires that have affected thousands in the entertainment industry.

In other news, Utah anglers broke seven state records last year. And, the Utah Avalanche Center is enhancing forecasts thanks to a $1 million grant.

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

It has been known for some time that heavy metal content in soils after wildfires can increase. New research suggests that fire retardants used in suppression efforts could be playing a role.

In other news, crews have been pulled from fighting the Yellow Lake Fire due to storms in the area. And, an off-road vehicle event near Hurricane will have a larger law enforcement presence this year.

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

J. Bradley Washa, USU Assistant Professor of Wildland Fire Science shares updates on the Yellow Lake Fire and how our warm October is affecting fire season across the state.

J. Bradley Washa, assistant professor of Wildland Fire Science at USU, gives us an end of season update and the outlook as we head into the colder months.