Wildfires in Utah and Nevada are pushing smoke across to Colorado, tracking a nationwide increase in wildfire acreage.
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Updated Jul 4
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Wildfires in Utah and Nevada are pushing smoke across to Colorado, tracking a nationwide increase in wildfire acreage.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Redrock fire activity is reported near the state line between Colorado and Utah.Sub-event
- Air quality issues are present in Utah County.Sub-event
- Air quality advisory issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.Sub-event
- A fire has started in the Cottonwood area and is currently threatening the state of Utah.Sub-event
- Fires impacted regional infrastructure in Salt Lake City, Utah.Sub-event
- Fires in Utah, including Weber County, have been contained within state borders.Sub-event
- A wildfire has broken out near Beaver in Utah, prompting residents to evacuate towards Junction.Sub-event
Wildfire smoke from Utah and Nevada is impacting Colorado.1 source
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Utah wildfires are causing smoke issues in Colorado, monitored by NIFC.1 source
- Wildfire smoke is currently impacting air quality in Colorado and the Pacific Northwest.Sub-event
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The entities involved
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Colorado
state of the United States of America
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Utah
state of the United States of America
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Nevada
state of the United States of America
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