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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.
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In other news, the Sundance Film Festival will continue as planned despite devastating California fires that have affected thousands in the entertainment industry.
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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.
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Wildland fire has a diversity problem: in 2022, the Government Accountability Office reported that the federal firefighting force was 84% men and 72% white.
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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.
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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.
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In other news, Utah's largest wildfire this season has now surpassed 31,000 acres and threatens two national forests in eastern Utah.
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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.
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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.
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In other news, the Red Cross of Utah wants to raise $1 million for Hurricane Helene relief efforts. And, railroad "quiet zones" have been suspended from Ogden to Provo.