Wildfire Today

USU Extension Publication Emphasizes Supporting Teen Mental Health Following Wildfires

— A new Utah State University Extension publication highlights the mental health risks faced by adolescents after wildfires, emphasizing the need for community support, stable routines, and professional care. The report…

Fox 13 Oct 21, 2026

More than 560,000 acres burned during Utah’s recent wildfire season

— Utah's State Forester told a Senate committee that more than 1,200 wildland fires burned in 2026, with over 560,000 acres lost, about $253 million in firefighting costs, and some Utah firefighters deployed to other…

ABC 4 Oct 19, 2026

Concerns grow over proposed energy transmission line in Southern Utah

— Rocky Mountain Power plans a 54-mile, 345 kV transmission line from near Cedar City to near Washington City, with about two-thirds on private land. Some New Harmony residents object to its route and fire and visual…

More: ABC4 (YouTube) , St George News (Washington County) All 3 reports

KUTV 2News (YouTube) Oct 20, 2026

Ogden seeks to reinvest $2 million in wildfire reimbursements into fire department

— Ogden City is proposing a $3.6 million budget amendment that would direct about $2 million in wildfire reimbursement revenue, earned from sending crews to fires across Utah, back into the Ogden City Fire Department…