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Burn Scar Brings Flood Risk to Beaver County | Salt Lake City News
Beaver County braces for flood danger as rain looms over the scorched landscape of the Cottonwood Fire, which burned 96,000 acres and left the land unable to absorb water. Residents in high-risk zones like Kents Lake and Merchant Valley are being allowed limited access to fill sandbags—by 5 PM—while agencies including the DNR and Corps of Engineers clear debris and keep river channels open to prevent catastrophic runoff. With flood threats expected to linger for years, officials race to protect a beloved mountain community from the double blow of fire and flood. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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