Wildfire danger in Utah could be high this year, officials warn
Record snow may have helped quench some of Utah's years-long drought problems, but in a roundabout way it could also mean greater wildfire danger.
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Record snow may have helped quench some of Utah's years-long drought problems, but in a roundabout way it could also mean greater wildfire danger.
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