Utah is restricting fireworks as the largest wildfire in the nation grows, fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds. This report from Bernie Bennett. VERBATIM: The Cottonwood Fire in southern Utah was burning unchecked Friday across more than 112 square miles. The National Weather Service issued a rare “Particularly Dangerous Situation” for a section of […]
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Fires Ravage Utah
Utah is restricting fireworks as the largest wildfire in the nation grows, fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds. This report from Bernie Bennett.
VERBATIM: The Cottonwood Fire in southern Utah was burning unchecked Friday across more than 112 square miles. The National Weather Service issued a rare “Particularly Dangerous Situation” for a section of Utah on Friday, urging preparation for rapid fire growth.
Red flag warnings also are in effect for parts of California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Idaho. Authorities are urging caution as extreme conditions persist around the West.
Bernie Bennett reporting.