Wildfires

In other news, the University of Utah may soon cut over 80 programs as part of budget cuts from the state legislature. And, a fast-moving fire in Summit County has forced camping evacuations.

A lot of strategy goes into preventing a wildfire from spreading. The Utah Division of Forestry Fire and State Lands' Kayli Guild explains the process.

In other news, the Deer Creek Fire is now over 17,000 acres, after fire officials discovered a new burned area they previously thought to be untouched.

The persistent Dragon Bravo Fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon destroyed dozens of buildings this weekend, including the Grand Canyon Lodge.

In other news, a new fire in southern Utah has burned 4,000 acres in a day, prompting evacuation orders for 250 people.

In other news, firefighters continue to make progress on containing the season's largest wildfires, with the France Canyon Fire now 84% contained.

In other news, the France Canyon Fire is now 61% contained. And, the Logan Library is looking for teenagers to help shape programs geared towards them.

In other news, Utah is suing the parent company of Snapchat, claiming it's intentionally addictive and enables illicit activities like sexual exploitation of minors.

President Trump has signed an executive order on wildfire policy, which seeks to speed responses to wildfires and address what it calls "reckless mismanagement."

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.