Jamie Barnes

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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'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 Gov. Spencer Cox issued a temporary statewide fireworks ban for the Fourth of July due to severe drought and wildfire risks, allowing local authorities to designate safe areas. The state has 354 wildfires burning 142,000 acres, with 94% of Utah in severe or extreme drought.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued a temporary statewide fireworks ban for the Fourth of July due to historic wildfire conditions and severe drought. The executive order allows local leaders to designate 'safe areas' for fireworks, as 94% of the state faces severe or extreme drought and 354 wildfires have burned 142,000 acres this season.