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Utah’s Wildfires Surge Amid Tragedy | Salt Lake City News
Utah’s wildfire season is exploding, with over 388 fires burning nearly 250,000 acres—far surpassing last year—and tragically claiming three firefighter lives in the Snyder Fire. While evacuations lifted for Eureka, Mammoth, and Silver City, residents remain on high alert. The Iron Fire is nearly contained, but the Cherry Fire—lightning-sparked and only 21% contained—is still growing. The Cottonwood Fire, at 93,000 acres and uncontained, has already destroyed cabins and livestock. Crews battle the uncontained Babylon Fire threatening private land, while the Wild Goose Fire inches toward…
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