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Families Behind the Flames | Salt Lake City News
When wildfires rage across Utah, it’s not just the firefighters on the front lines who’re stretched thin—families back home are bearing the emotional and logistical weight too. Take the Hyland family: Ryan, a firefighter battling Rocky Canyon Fire, often vanishes into smoke and flames, leaving his wife Kim to juggle parenting duties alone while their boys wait for dad’s nightly goodnight hugs. It’s a season of sacrifice, unpredictability, and quiet resilience—and it’s not unique. Volunteer firefighter Paul Mecham echoes the toll on families, where wives feel like they’re constantly restarting…
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