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Utah Wildfires Demand Local Action | Salt Lake City News
Utah’s wildfire crisis is escalating—with over 700 fires burning 400,000 acres this year—yet local officials are handcuffed by federal control of 70% of the land. Frustrated by red tape, they’re pushing back with bold new legislation: the Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act would create a state-led wildfire hub, while the Fix Our Forests Act, already passed by the House, aims to break down bureaucratic walls between agencies. Other bipartisan bills are streamlining cross-jurisdictional forest management, empowering local experts to tackle fuel buildup and protect communities. The goal?…
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