Utah Fire Ban Amid Deadly Blaze

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Utah’s governor has banned fireworks through July 5th as the Cottonwood Fire—now the largest blaze in the U.S.—rages out of control, destroying Eagle Point ski resort and forcing evacuations. With nearly 111 square miles burned, extreme fire danger warnings have been issued, including a rare “extreme weather” alert for wildfire conditions. Severe drought and high winds are fueling the fire’s rapid spread, while over 75% of this season’s wildfires were human-caused. The Fourth of July looms, adding urgency. Meanwhile, California, Nevada, and Arizona face similar red flag warnings as the West…