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Health organizations advise Utah County on how to stay healthy during smoky days

October 01, 2024 11:31 AM
Provo residents faced several challenging air quality days beginning Sept. 11, with smoke becoming a concern for residents in Utah County.
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Video of the Day: Texas wildfires continue, making state history

March 08, 2024 12:00 AM
Texas wildfires continue to burn after destroying more than 500 homes and killing thousands of cattle. The Smokehouse Creek Fire began on Monday, Feb. 26, and is now officially the largest wildfire in Texas history. The fire blazed across more than 1 million acres near the Texas Panhandle.
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Threat of wildfires continues despite record-breaking precipitation levels

July 10, 2023 12:00 AM
Natural Resources Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, said that the moisture produced more vegetation than normal this year. While Utah is currently in a “green phase,” she said, it won’t be long before all the new vegetation dries out.
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Video of the Day: New York sky ablaze with smoke

June 09, 2023 12:00 AM
The New York City sky has been filled with smoke as a result of Canadian wildfires.
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Provo Fire & Rescue discourages using fireworks following brushfire

June 23, 2021 12:00 AM
Fireworks were ignited in a restricted area in Provo on Monday night causing a ½ acre brushfire that came within 150 feet of a house. The fireworks were ignited outside of Utah's permitted season to discharge fireworks and in an area where fireworks are prohibited.
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Officials say Range Fire started at Orem police gun range

October 19, 2020 12:00 AM
The Range Fire in Utah County was caused by target shooting at the Orem Police Department gun range, officials said Monday.
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Outside the outbreak: Fireworks spark Utah wildfire, Mississippi flag to lose Confederate emblem

June 29, 2020 12:00 AM
Fireworks spark Utah wildfire, evacuations
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How drones affect aerial firefighting process

October 26, 2018 12:00 AM
The fire was 28 percent contained. Three helicopters flew overhead helping with bucket work when they were suddenly ordered to stand down. A drone had been spotted within the restricted airspace; the crew remained grounded until it was safe to continue.
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Wildfire Preparations

October 24, 2018 12:00 AM
While Utah is recovering from wildfires this year, many people are educating themselves on how they can be ready for future fires.
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Coal Hollow Fire puts evacuations into effect for parts of Utah, Carbon County

August 09, 2018 12:00 AM
As of 3:20 p.m. Aug. 9, cellular devices buzzed, notifying Utah County residents of the Coal Hollow Fire. Spreading within Spanish Fork Canyon, the uncontained flames have led officials to increase the evacuation and pre-evacuation areas. The alert encouraged the public to visit inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6101 or contact 385-200-4802 for more information. However, due to an overwhelming amount of traffic on the website, the server failed to connect for most, leaving Utah residents without updates.
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Utah firefighters battle wildfires, environmental effects

November 17, 2017 12:00 AM
A firefighter sprays a hose into a Keysight Technologies building in Santa Rosa, California, in this Oct. 9 file photo. Shiloh Crawmer, a Utah firefighter, spent 10 days in California helping fight the wildfires. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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Wildfire in Provo Canyon consumes over 100 acres; several main road closures

September 08, 2015 12:00 AM
View of provo canyon fire from UT-189 Provo Canyon Highway. PHOTO: Nathan Udall.
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Olympian's daughter competes at BYU

February 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Peter Vidmar is a well-recognized name in the LDS community for winning three medals in the Olympics, in addition to becoming the highest-scoring American gymnast in history. His daughter Emily competes with BYU gymnastics but has begun a legacy all her own.
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Target shooters blamed for Utah wildfire

October 22, 2012 12:00 AM
SARATOGA SPRINGS(AP) Fire investigators believe target shooters sparked a wildfire south of Saratoga Springs that burned about 400 acres.
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Crashing boulder sparks fire

August 28, 2012 12:00 AM
CASTLE DALE, Utah (AP) — Investigators say a Utah wildfire that burned more than 800 acres in Emery County was sparked when one massive boulder hit another.
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