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Consider that 99% of Utah is in severe drought and 28 of Utah’s largest 45 reservoirs are below 55% of available capacity. Eight streams are flowing at record low conditions, according to the Utah Division of Water Resources.
Against the backdrop of a half-full Jordanelle Reservoir, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson participated in a Monday ceremonial signing of the dozen water bills passed by the Utah Legislature.
Fire agencies warn even an accidental fire could cost you thousands Fire agencies warn even an accidental fire could cost you thousands and last updated 2021-07-01 23:17:41-04 COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah â Starting Friday, fireworks can be legally used in approved areas. However, if your celebration turns into a fire, you may be the one holding the bag. Governor Spencer Cox warned this fire season could cost hundreds of millions of federal, state and local dollars if it as severe as predicted. âIâm nervous going into the weekend with just how critical conditions are state-wide. It...
A statewide swath of lightning strikes is the "trigger event" that most worries state fire officials planning for what could be a second consecutive severe fire season.