Utah declares a state of emergency and restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire grows

Utah declared a state of emergency and restricted fireworks as the Cottonwood Fire, the largest wildfire in the U.S., expanded to over 112 square miles in southern Utah, causing evacuations and damaging the Eagle Point ski resort. High winds and dry conditions fueled extreme fire behavior, with smoke affecting areas like Bryce Canyon, while residents in Marysvale and other towns faced potential evacuation notices.