Federal firefighting change-ups and this summer’s forecast are a bad mix, advocates say

As Utah and other western states prepare for what could be a busy wildfire season, advocates are raising alarm.

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 721

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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When crews are bussed in to help battle wildfires, a secondary team of dozens joins to support them, double-checking the accuracy of their maps, making sure their food and supplies are delivered and sharing expertise on timber and forest biology.

As Utah and other western states prepare for what could be an unusually busy fire season, advocates for wildland firefighters and conservationists say fewer incident management teams are at the ready after the Trump …

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