Wildfires

Federal forecasters say there is above-average potential for significant wildfires through the end of September across a vast swath of the Western U.S.

Utah state officials are anticipating an above average wildfire season this year.

Federal officials have new recommendations for how communities should prepare for such disasters potential fast-moving, destructive wildfires.

After "indefinite" shut down in April, The National Firefighter Registry for Cancer reopens, continuing one of the largest and most promising efforts to further understand cancer risks among firefighters.

Federal forecasters are warning that the fire season could be very active across broad swaths of our region this July and August.

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.