Eagle Point ski resort
Coverage of Eagle Point ski resort in the Nexus archive.
- Residents on notice as fast-moving fire in Utah, the largest in the US, blackens more forestland
The Cottonwood Fire in Utah, now the largest in the US, is rapidly spreading through canyons and mountains, damaging the Eagle Point ski resort and closing public lands. Utah Governor Spencer Cox declared an emergency as the state faces one of its worst wildfire seasons, with extreme fire weather conditions and human-caused fires contributing to the crisis.
- Fast-moving fire in Utah, the largest in the US, spreads overnight, leading to more evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire in Utah, the largest in the U.S., spread overnight due to heat and dry winds, forcing evacuations and damaging areas like the Eagle Point ski resort. The Cottonwood Fire, now over 144 square miles, was exacerbated by extreme weather conditions, with air tankers grounded and communities ordered to evacuate. Officials reported no injuries or deaths, but warned of critical weather and ongoing fire containment challenges.
- Fast-moving fire in Utah, the largest in the US, spreads overnight, leading to more evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire in Utah, the largest in the US, spread overnight due to heat and dry winds, forcing evacuations and damaging the Eagle Point ski resort. The Cottonwood Fire, covering over 144 square miles, caused unhealthy air quality in areas like Marysvale and led to highway closures. Officials noted extreme weather conditions and warned of continued critical fire behavior.
- Dangerous weather hampers firefighters and leads to fireworks bans in western US
Dangerous weather conditions, including high winds and low humidity, are fueling a fast-moving wildfire in Utah, forcing an emergency declaration and fireworks ban. Firefighters face extreme challenges as the Cottonwood Fire, the largest blaze in the U.S., spreads rapidly, damaging the Eagle Point ski resort and prompting evacuations. Red flag warnings cover much of the western U.S., with critical weather conditions expected to persist.
- Dangerous weather hampers firefighters and leads to fireworks bans in western US
Dangerous weather conditions, including high winds and low humidity, are hampering firefighting efforts for the Cottonwood Fire in Utah, the largest wildfire currently burning in the U.S. The fire has grown to over 112 square miles, damaged the Eagle Point ski resort, and forced evacuations. Fireworks bans and red flag warnings have been issued across the western U.S. due to the heightened risk of wildfires.
- Dangerous weather hampers firefighters and leads to fireworks bans in western US
Dangerous weather conditions, including high winds and low humidity, are hampering firefighting efforts for the Cottonwood Fire in Utah, the largest wildfire in the U.S., which has burned over 112 square miles and damaged the Eagle Point ski resort. Firefighters face unprecedented challenges as red flag warnings span from Idaho to New Mexico, with critical weather expected to persist for 48 hours.
- Dangerous weather hampers firefighters and leads to fireworks bans in western US
Dangerous weather conditions, including high winds and low humidity, are fueling the fast-moving Cottonwood Fire in Utah, leading to emergency declarations and fireworks bans. Firefighters face unprecedented challenges as the blaze, now over 112 square miles, damages infrastructure and forces evacuations.
- Dangerous weather hampers firefighters and leads to fireworks bans in western US
Dangerous weather conditions, including high winds and low humidity, are fueling a fast-moving wildfire in Utah, prompting the governor to declare an emergency and restrict fireworks. Firefighters face extreme challenges as the Cottonwood Fire, the largest blaze in the U.S., spreads rapidly through treetops and forces evacuations.
- Dangerous weather hampers firefighters and leads to fireworks bans in western US
Dangerous weather conditions, including high winds and low humidity, are fueling the Cottonwood Fire in Utah, the largest wildfire currently burning in the U.S., forcing the governor to declare an emergency and restrict fireworks. The fire has grown to over 112 square miles, damaged the Eagle Point ski resort, and prompted evacuations, with meteorologists warning of unprecedented critical weather conditions not seen in Utah in five years.
- 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.
- Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows
Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency as the Cottonwood Fire, the largest U.S. wildfire, grew to over 112 square miles in southern Utah. The fire forced evacuations, damaged the Eagle Point ski resort, and prompted rare weather alerts for extreme fire danger.
- Utah governor restricts fireworks as largest US wildfire surges uncontained
Utah's governor restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency as the uncontained Cottonwood Fire, the nation's largest wildfire, grew to 111 square miles, forcing evacuations and damaging the Eagle Point ski resort. Extreme weather conditions, including high winds and drought, fueled rapid fire spread, prompting rare warnings from the National Weather Service.
- Utah governor restricts fireworks as largest US wildfire surges uncontained
Utah Governor Spencer Cox restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency as the Cottonwood Fire, the nation's largest wildfire, grew to 111 square miles and remained uncontained. The fire damaged the Eagle Point ski resort, forced evacuations, and was fueled by extreme drought and weather conditions. The National Weather Service issued rare warnings for rapid fire growth, with additional wildfires and power shutoffs affecting central and southern Utah.