Utah faces a dual threat of poor air quality and high fire danger as multiple wildfires burn across the state and region.
to begin the week, where it's expected to linger until Wednesday. Shifting winds may bring some relief after that.
Meanwhile, southern Utah remains under Red Flag Warnings through Tuesday evening due to a dangerous combination of low humidity, high temperatures, dry vegetation, and gusty winds.Firefighters are currently battling more than a dozen wildfires across Utah.along Interstate 15, sparked by blown tires. The blaze temporarily affected southbound traffic and scorched 10 acres before containment.
The Kolob Fire in Washington County has expanded by over 600 acres and is now 40% contained. Near Marysvale, a new fire is burning separately from the Silver King Fire, which has consumed more than 5,000 acres and prompted some evacuations.Strong winds are expected to intensify fire danger, particularly in southern Utah. Afternoon and evening gusts could reach 30-35 mph, driven by a storm system passing to the north.
By week's end, a high-pressure ridge will rebuild over Utah, pushing temperatures in the north back above 100F by the weekend. The weather pattern remains predominantly dry, with only a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms in the south by Sunday.Utah Fire Info reports 645 fires in the state this year, burning over 40,000 acres. Human activity caused 465 of these fires, while 147 had natural origins and 63 remain under investigation.
Officials urge the public to exercise extreme caution during these high-risk fire conditions. Residents and visitors should comply with all fire restrictions and report any signs of wildfire immediately.Several recent fires have been brought under control, including the Dikker Hill Fire near Coalville and the Sandhurst Fire near Ensign Peak in Salt Lake City. However, fire crews remain on high alert, ready to respond to new outbreaks as the hot, dry conditions persist across much of the state.
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