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Babylon Fire Surpasses Cottonwood | Salt Lake City News
Utah’s biggest wildfire this year just got bigger—the Babylon Fire has scorched over 96,000 acres in the Manti-La Sal National Forest, forcing evacuations and stretching emergency crews thin as temperatures soar and dry winds fan the flames. While the Cottonwood Fire, still massive, inches toward containment with 47% control, both blazes together have burned more than 350,000 acres this year—the most since 2018—and destroyed over 150 homes. With no sign of slowing down, residents brace for more chaos as crews battle relentless heat and unpredictable fire behavior. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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