Utah Wildfires and Emergency Alerts

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Utah’s wildfire crisis is escalating as multiple blazes rage across the state under brutal weather conditions labeled a “Particularly Dangerous Situation.” The Cottonwood Fire, now the nation’s largest at over 71,000 acres and still uncontained, ignited June 24. Evacuations are underway in areas like Lofgreen, while nearby fires threaten dozens of homes. Meanwhile, a bison encounter hospitalized a 12-year-old near Yellowstone, adding to the chaos. In Lakepoint, a brush fire destroyed fences and outhouses, prompting Utah County to declare a State of Emergency. Firefighters are battling around…