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Cottonwood Fire Ravages Beaver | Salt Lake City News
The Cottonwood Fire, now the nation’s largest wildfire, has scorched nearly 94,000 acres in southwestern Utah, destroying over 150 structures, historic landscapes, and critical mountain infrastructure. Fueled by dry conditions and high winds, the blaze erupted rapidly, turning smoke plumes into flames in minutes. Residents of Beaver now face a devastated landscape, with some Airbnb hosts losing seven of eight units—many without insurance. The fire also obliterated the mountain’s electrical grid, leaving power restoration uncertain and costing millions to rebuild. As communities grapple with…
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