(CNN) — So far this year, there have been 326 wildfires in Utah, 42 of which started in just the last week. Since May 17, at least one has ignited every single day, state officials said. And 90% of the fires have been human-caused, leading to over 12,000 acres burned. Now, increased winds will set […]
The first major heat wave of the season could set records later this weekend in the West, bringing life-threatening heat, and temperatures that could skyrocket into triple digits throughout next week.
So far this year, there have been 326 total wildfires in Utah 42 of those fires were started in just the last week. And since May 17th, there has been at least one ignition every single day. Sadly, 90% of those fires were human-caused, leading to over 12,000 acres burned.