Fishlake National Forest

Three firefighters died battling the Snyder Mesa Fire along the Colorado-Utah border, as wildfires rage across the Southwest. Utah imposed fireworks restrictions for the Fourth of July due to extreme fire conditions, with the Cottonwood Fire becoming the state's largest active blaze.

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.

The Cottonwood fire in Utah's Fishlake National Forest has grown to 92,000 acres, driven by strong winds and low humidity. Firefighters are struggling to contain the blaze, which is now the largest fire in the US and remains 0% contained.

The Cottonwood fire in Utah's Fishlake National Forest has grown to 92,000 acres due to strong winds and low humidity, becoming the largest active wildfire in the US. Firefighters report 0% containment, with the blaze intensifying overnight by an additional 20,000 acres.

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.