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Utah's Babylon Fire Explained | Salt Lake City News
Utah’s Babylon Fire, sparked by lightning on June 25th but unnoticed until the next day, exploded into the state’s largest wildfire of the year—scorching 107,000 acres. With no human evidence and dry winds fueling its spread, it destroyed five structures and briefly held the title of the nation’s biggest blaze. Though recent rains helped contain it at 95%, they’ve also caused flash floods and road damage, complicating firefighting efforts. This year, Utah’s seen over 580 fires burning nearly 380,000 acres—the most since 2018, a stark warning of nature’s fury. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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