Northwest Utilities’ Wildfire Risk—and Spending—Is Skyrocketing

Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US West

Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions are fueling several wildfires in the West, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City

3 firefighters killed in Colorado as wildfires sweep

Blistering heat and strong winds Sunday stoked wildfires across the US West after three firefighters were killed a day earlier in Colorado while battling a blaze along the state's border with Utah. The US National Weather Service said wildfire conditions “remain critical” across the Southwest, with risk high in the Four Corners region where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah intersect. The agency warned of “extreme fire behavior” along the Utah-Colorado border, where “rapid fire growth is li

The Rising Costs of Oregon’s Sprawl into Fire Country

This article is part of Wildfire Wednesday, a storytelling project from 1000 Friends of Oregon that explores how land use decisions shape Oregon’s wildfire risk. Sightline broke down the risk and costs to the entire Northwest region in a report earlier this year. Takeaways Wildfire has burned Oregon’s landscapes for millennia. But hotter, drier summers; ... Read more The post The Rising Costs of Oregon’s Sprawl into Fire Country appeared first on Sightline Institute.

Heat, wind and drought conditions fuel wildfires in Utah and other Western states

Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions fueled several wildfires in the West on Sunday, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City. The Iron fire in Utah’s Juab County was first detected Saturday and had blackened 34 square miles, authorities said. The fire about []

Colorado-Utah Border Wildfire Claims Three Lives as Snyder Fire Burnover Unfolds

MESA COUNTY, Colorado — A rapidly expanding Colorado-Utah border wildfire has resulted in the deaths of three firefighters and injuries to two others after they were trapped in a sudden burnover. The fatal incident occurred on Saturday while the crews were battling the Snyder Fire in Mesa County, forcing them to deploy emergency shelters in []

Critical fire weather complicates firefighting efforts in massive Utah wildfire

Firefighters working on the nation's largest current wildfire, burning in southern Utah, are being challenged by historic weather conditions. Extreme wildfire behavior is expected to continue through the weekend.

Colorado wildfire destroys 160 structures; thousands evacuated

A wildfire burning southwest of Denver has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures by Friday as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties. The Aspen Acres fire is one of about 40 uncontained large blazes burning mostly in the West, fueled by months of dry weather []...Click to read more

Utah warns southwest region residents of 'rapid fire spread'

Utah warns southwest region residents of 'rapid fire spread'

Utah faces escalating wildfire threat with Cottonwood blaze uncontained

Residents in Utah are making emergency preparations as a wildfire intensifies. The Cottonwood blaze has spread across more than 32-thousand hectares. Currently, the fire remains completely uncontained.

B.C. wildfire balloons to 1,200 hectares, forcing evacuations in the Fraser Canyon

B.C. wildfire balloons to 1,200 hectares, forcing evacuations in the Fraser Canyon

Colorado wildfires: Fire evacuates residents near Ouray in western Colorado

Just north of Ouray, roughly 130 miles from where the 28,000-acre Snyder Mesa fire was burning near the Colorado-Utah border, firefighters battled another blaze that forced evacuations on Saturday. The Gold Mountain fire sparked Saturday evening ...

Wildfires sweep western US, Utah town evacuated

Wildfires sweep western US, Utah town evacuated

The areas at ‘exceptional’ risk of wildfires as health alerts issued

Record-breaking heatwaves are increasing the risk of severe blazes

3 firefighters killed battling wildfires on Colorado-Utah border, blazes spread across US West

Tragedy struck as three firefighters lost their lives battling blazes along the Colorado-Utah border, with two others injured. Extreme weather conditions are fueling widespread wildfires across the western US, including a massive blaze in southwest Utah that has scorched over 144 square miles. Officials are grappling with difficult terrain and dangerously low humidity, leading to a severe wildfire season and emergency declarations in multiple states.

3 firefighters killed as wildfires stoked by heat, wind rage across the West

The National Weather Service said wildfire conditions “remain critical” across the Southwest, with risk high in the Four Corners region where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah intersect.

Colorado wildfires explode as winds drive evacuations

Fast-moving Colorado wildfires fueled by strong winds force evacuations as multiple fires burn tens of thousands of acres. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3u3fcrsr Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

More than 150 structures lost in Colorado wildfire

More than 150 structures have been destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire in southern Colorado, where mandatory evacuations remain in place and firefighters have not gained any containment, according to officials. The Aspen Acres Fire has burned 28,314 acres in Pueblo and Custer counties and was 0 contained as of Tuesday afternoon, according to fire officials. [] The post More than 150 structures lost in Colorado wildfire appeared first on BNO News.

Winthrop fire: Evacuations ongoing around Hamilton Ranch Loop as wildfire spreads; check map, visuals

A wildfire near Winthrop, Washington, prompted Level 3 evacuations as flames threatened homes. Level 2 warnings remain in effect for the town and nearby areas.

Edmonton Safeway under fire for using Alberta's flag to promote Alberta-made products

A local Safeway is under fire after a federalist supporter complained that the store was using Alberta's flag to promote Alberta-made products amid the ongoing Alberta independence movement.

Out-of-control wildfire forces evacuation in B.C.’s Fraser Valley

Residents of North Bend, B.C. are being ordered to evacuate as an out of control wildfire grows in the Fraser Valley. Nearby Boston Bar is also under an evacuation alert.

America's favorite beers — and the jobs tied to them — are at the center of a brewing trade fight

Report says beer tariffs would squeeze the most profitable segment of the U.S. market, putting American distributors and retailers at risk of job losses.

Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures

A wildfire burning southwest of Denver has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures by Friday as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties.

Growing BC wildfire closes Highway 1 as more evacuation alerts issued

A growing wildfire in British Columbia's Fraser Canyon has forced further evacuation alerts and the closure of a stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway.

Monsoon mayhem: Floods, gridlock, deaths expose nation's urban planning failures

Monsoon mayhem: Floods, gridlock, deaths expose nation's urban planning failures

Wildfire rages across Utah as emergency declared

Wildfire rages across Utah as emergency declared

Alberta wildfires and U.S. sanctions deliver one-two punch to Canadian energy and critical minerals sector

(NaturalNews) Wildfires in Alberta have halted 344,000 barrels per day of oil production, affecting 7 of Canada's total crude output, with major producers like...

State of Emergency declared in Utah as Cottonwood Fire grows to largest active wildfire in U.S.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox declared a State of Emergency and temporarily expanded the state forester's authority to restrict fireworks through July 5, 2026, after the Cottonwood Fire grew into the largest active wildfire in the United States. The fire had burned about 29 000 ha (71 841 acres) in Beaver County and remained 0 contained as extreme fire weather fueled rapid growth across southern Utah on Friday, June 26. Source

A Utah Ski Resort Has Been Destroyed by Wildfire

A Utah Ski Resort Has Been Destroyed by Wildfire

Pipeline-a-palooza: unpacking the week in Canadian energy politics

If pipelines really are Canada’s economic saviour, why are taxpayers footing the bill for them?

Health concerns mount as Boyle Heights warehouse fire stretches into a week

Toxic air has covered the San Gabriel Valley and beyond at times, as the fire continues to burn and the wind shifts the pall in different directions.

US Wildfires Spread Across Western States

Wildfires are spreading across the western United States as extreme heat, drought conditions, and strong winds fuel fire activity across the region.