National Interagency Fire Center

The Willow Fire has grown to 4,143 acres, prompting new evacuation orders and closure of the Lake County Regional Airport to all flights except medical transport. The fire, burning near Turquoise Lake and Leadville, has 1% containment, with updated evacuation zones and re-entry plans announced by authorities.

Extreme heat, drought, and dangerous fire weather are increasing wildfire risks across the U.S. West for the July 4 weekend, leading to fireworks restrictions and mandatory evacuations in Utah and Colorado. Wildfire activity is well above average, with over 157% of the 10-year average acreage burned by June 30, driven by climate change factors like prolonged drought and rising temperatures.

Wildfires in the western U.S. are causing repeated evacuations and anxiety as dry weather and lack of snow fuel fast-moving blazes. Residents like Anitra Cornish in Utah face stress from multiple evacuations, while firefighters and families worry about safety amid extreme fire conditions.

Wildfires in the western U.S. have caused repeated evacuations and heightened anxiety among residents, fueled by dry weather and a lack of winter snow. Over 9,000 personnel are working to contain more than 50 large fires, with three firefighters recently killed in a blaze along the Colorado-Utah border.

Three firefighters were killed and two injured while battling wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border, with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service reporting the incident involving the Knowles and Gore fires. The western U.S. faces intensified wildfire activity, including the large Cottonwood Fire in Utah, amid record-low snowpack and severe drought conditions.

Dry, windy conditions have fueled explosive wildfire growth across the western US, with the Cottonwood Fire in Utah expanding to over 144 square miles, destroying parts of a ski resort and cabins. Hundreds of firefighters are battling blazes exacerbated by record-low snowpack and historic drought, prompting Utah's governor to declare an emergency and ban fireworks.

Wildfires have rapidly expanded across the western U.S. due to dry, windy conditions, with the Cottonwood Fire in Utah growing to over 144 square miles. Authorities face challenges in containment due to rugged terrain and critical fire weather, while states like Utah and Arizona report increased fire activity and evacuation orders.

Wildfire activity has intensified across the western US due to hot, dry, and windy conditions, with the Cottonwood Fire in Utah growing to over 144 square miles. Governor Spencer Cox declared an emergency as record-low snowpack and historic drought exacerbate the crisis, while hundreds of firefighters battle blazes in challenging terrain. National Interagency Fire Center reports over 3 million acres burned this year, exceeding the 10-year average.

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.

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 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 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 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 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.

A wildfire driven by high winds in eastern Washington forced the evacuation of 1,500 residents and destroyed some homes in Spokane. The fire, which started Tuesday, burned 225 acres and was 10% contained by Wednesday, with officials assessing damage and warning of increased wind risks.