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Utah’s Wildfires Break Records | Salt Lake City News
Utah’s wildfire season is breaking records—over 700 fires this year have scorched nearly 475,000 acres, with forest blazes alone hitting 285,000. Three fires each burned over 50,000 acres—an unprecedented feat since 1986. Smoke from the Babylon Fire even reached the stratosphere, creating a record-breaking fire cloud. While these blazes bring flash flood risks and atmospheric disruption, some experts say controlled fires can rejuvenate ecosystems by clearing overgrown forests for new growth like aspen and oak. With weeks still left in the season, the situation remains volatile. Listen in…
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