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Good weather, careful campers could prevent more wildfires

By Lisi Merkley
September 13, 2019 12:00 AM
Local authorities suggest that a mix of good weather and residents doing their part will be key to this season's fire prevention after the Alaska Fire burned 489 acres just southeast of Provo this summer.
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Local

HCR5: Committee favorably recommends bill aimed at reducing wildfires

By Katelyn Stiles
February 22, 2019 12:00 AM
The Pole Creek and Bald Mountain wildfires merged in September 2018, causing high population evacuations in Utah. In this file photo, the fire burns near Salem. (Qiling Wang/AP Photo)
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Local

National Guard, residents combat mudslides from Pole Creek, Bald Mountain fires

By Lauren Lethbridge
October 04, 2018 12:00 AM
Residents of Woodland Hills worked throughout the day filling and placing sandbags. (John Wallace)
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Metro

Effects of Fire Smoke

By Universe Contributor
October 01, 2018 12:00 AM
The Pole Creek and Bald Mountain fires are an accumulated 118,000 acres in size. Even after the fire is contained interior, smoke will more than likely be visible from surrounding communities.
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Local

Firefighters make headway fighting Pole Creek, Bald Mountain Fires

By Ciera Kueser
September 21, 2018 12:00 AM
In this Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, photo, a wildfire burns in Salem, Utah. (Qiling Wang/The Deseret News via AP)
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Breaking News

New Y Digital website streamlines Utah wildfire information

By Kendra Wise
September 19, 2018 12:00 AM
From left: Spencer Christensen, Adam Durfee and K.C. Miller monitor the Utah County Fire Website. The website was designed as an information hub for those affected by the Bald Mountain and Pole Creek fires. (Ty Mullen)
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Featured

Pole Creek, Bald Mountain fires continue to rage, locals evacuated

By Lauren Lethbridge
September 17, 2018 12:00 AM
A sign posted near Woodland Hills, Utah signifies the fire danger in the area. The Pole Creek and Bald Mountain fires are still raging, burning over 62,000 acres. (Ty Mullen)
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Local

Locals watch Pole Creek, Bald Mountain fires burn in own backyard

September 17, 2018 12:00 AM
Utah locals have taken to social media to document the Pole Creek and Bald Mountain wildfires. Firefighters and public safety crews are working to contain the fires, which still cover about 80,000 acres throughout central Utah, according to inciweb.nwcg.gov.
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Local

Pole Creek, Bald Mountain fires displace families, residents band together

By Sahalie Donaldson
September 17, 2018 12:00 AM
A helicopter flies towards the Pole Creek fire and Bald Mountain fire to offer air support. As of Sept. 17, the two fires cover approximately 83,000 acres of land. (Ty Mullen)
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Local

Pole Creek, Bald Mountain fires burn over 68,000 acres, smoke creeps into Provo

By Lauren Lethbridge
September 14, 2018 12:00 AM
In this Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, photo, a wildfire burns in Salem, Utah. (Qiling Wang/The Deseret News via AP)
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