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Utah's Worst Wildfire Season Yet
Utah’s Cottonwood Fire rages through canyons and mountains, devouring over 144 square miles—including a ski resort and cabins—with officials calling the situation bleak but praising firefighters’ heroic efforts. Terrain, low humidity, warm temps, and strong winds are crippling containment, while record-low snowpack and the warmest winter ever have dried out the West. Nearly three million acres burned nationwide this year—more than the 10-year average. Utah’s governor declared an emergency, banned fireworks for the Fourth, and power companies shut off lines to prevent wildfires, as crews…
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