First responders wary of burn scars with rain on the horizon

What happened

First responders in Morgan and Summit County are monitoring burn scars from the Rocky Canyon Fire as Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants bring rain, increasing the risk of flooding and landslides. Researchers at Utah State University are studying how wildfire burn scars affect runoff and debris flows to help communities prepare for flood risks.

Timeline

1. Oct 9, 10:53 PM Fox 13 First responders wary of burn scars with rain on the horizon
2. Oct 10, 10:01 AM KSL USU researchers study wildfire burn scars and lingering dangers

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