Washington county fire

A major fire broke out near the town of Leeds on October 29, causing an evacuation order to be issued for parts of Leeds and Harrisburg.

Washington County fire agencies are suspending burn season until further notice due to the volatility of this year's fire season. This comes as the Bureau of Land Management extended fire restrictions on public lands in southern Utah. Fire officials say the season is suspended until it gets colder and wetter as the area remains dry and brittle, plus they already have crews fighting fires around Ut