Utah’s heading into an ‘especially dangerous’ wildfire season

Conditions are ripe for an intense summer of wildfires, state leaders say, with blistering temperatures in the forecast.

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: May 1, 2026

Words: 634

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Conditions are ripe for an intense summer of wildfires, state leaders say, with blistering temperatures in the forecast and dry brush across the state. The last thing Utah needs is for people to let their guard down and send sparks and embers into the mix.

“We’re begging Utahns everywhere this year to please use your common sense,” Gov. Spencer Cox told reporters Thursday. “One small mistake, like dragging a trailer chain, a poorly extinguished …

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