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Cottonwood Fire Surges Past 94K Acres | Salt Lake City News
The Cottonwood Fire, now at 94,000 acres and zero percent contained, is the largest wildfire in the country — human-caused and spreading rapidly through Beaver and Piute Counties. Crews are battling fiercely, focusing on southern fire lines near Marysvale, with helicopters critical for hard-to-reach zones. Cooler weather briefly slowed things, but drier winds are set to reignite intense activity. The blaze has already destroyed properties including Eagle Point Resort, with loss counts still pending. Portions of Fishlake National Forest and Highway 153 remain closed, and towns like Marysvale…
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