Planned prescribed burns may create visible smoke, flames in Salt Lake County canyons

What happened

Fire officials in Salt Lake County are conducting planned prescribed burns in canyons such as Millcreek Canyon, Lambs Canyon, and Parleys Summit, which may result in visible smoke and flames. These burns are part of efforts to reduce wildfire risk by removing accumulated vegetation.

Timeline

1. Oct 19, 6:10 AM KUTV 2News Planned prescribed burns may create visible smoke, flames in Salt Lake County canyons
2. Oct 19, 6:10 AM KJZZ Planned prescribed burns may create visible smoke, flames in Salt Lake County canyons

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