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The Cougar Fire that started in Beaver County Sunday night is still growing. Officials say the fire has grown from 300-acres on Monday to 476 acres. They suspect it was human caused but haven't pinpointed exactly how.  Crews have contained the blaze by about 45-percent as of yesterday afternoon. ...

A new wildfire is burning near Pine Valley. According to Washington County Fire Warden Adam Heyder, the fire is burning just west of Gardner Peak. It is estimated to be 5 to 10 acres and is human caused.

Since June 1st, 94 percent of wildfires in southern Utah have been caused by humans, each of us plays a role in preventing wildfires. Most human caused fires were accidental, all are preventable.  Color Country Interagency Fire Managers implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions in two phases across all agency lands in Washington, Iron, Garfield, Kane and part of Beaver counties beginning June 1.  Fi .

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District invites visitors to enjoy you public landsresponsibly and safely this year. “Do your part. Don’t let wildfires start.” We are asking everyone to do their part to prevent wildfires.Onaverage, human- ...

The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands is concerned about what looks to be a very active fire season ahead.  Director Brian Cottam says he's concerned about the number of human-caused wildfires so far this year.Cottam says 237 wildfires have already been reported so far this year, about four times as many as last year.  ... Read More ...

Wildfires are already popping up around the Southwest and here in Utah, and fire managers in the St. George area are asking people to prepare for what could be a ‘busy and challenging’ fire season with probable fire restrictions. After s ...

Fire crews say a welding torch is to blame for a small wildfire that broke out in Iron County yesterday. The Covered Wagon Fire burned around eight-acres, destroying several vehicles and an outbuilding. Firefighters say flames came close to several homes, but they were protected by having good defensible spaces...