Utah's share of human-caused wildfires falls as lightning fires surge

Human-caused wildfires make up about 42% of Utah's 1,000-plus wildfires this year, down from 68% in 2025 and 57% in 2024, as lightning-caused fires surge, though officials say this doesn't necessarily mean fewer people are starting fires.

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