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Utah’s Wildfires Burn Brighter, Worse | Salt Lake City News
Utah’s wildfire season is exploding this year, torching over 472,000 acres across 753 fires—fewer in number but far more destructive than ever before. Blame the dry conditions: a weak snowpack and prolonged drought have left forests tinder-dry, fueling massive blazes that release way more carbon than smaller grassland fires. With hazy skies and worsening air quality, experts warn the worst may still be ahead as heat-stressed forests and windy weather combine for a dangerous finish to fire season. Officials are urging extreme caution—every spark could ignite another monster blaze. Listen in…
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