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Utah's Wildfire Crisis and Funding Strain | Salt Lake City News
Utah’s wildfire crisis is exploding — three massive fires each over 100,000 acres have already cost $29 million to fight, with officials fearing the state’s $130 million emergency fund won’t cut it. Flash floods from burn scars are hitting towns like Beaver and Fillmore, turning disasters into back-to-back emergencies. Lawmakers are eyeing the “rainy day” fund, with Governor Cox backing the move — calling these climate-driven catastrophes literal emergencies. Drones are also causing chaos, disrupting firefighting efforts as officials warn against flying near active zones. And with most…
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