Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in the U.S. West
Summary
Several wildfires broke out in the western United States due to extreme heat, dry weather, and strong winds. In Utah, a large fire led to the evacuation of a small town, while other wildfires burned in Arizona, Colorado, and Florida amid ongoing drought conditions.Key Facts
- The Iron Fire in Juab County, Utah, burned 34 square miles and caused the evacuation of Eureka, a town of about 1,000 people.
- Firefighters used a backburn operation to help protect the town from the fire.
- The Utah fire is believed to have been caused by humans and is still under investigation.
- Utah's Governor Spencer J. Cox visited the area, noting the expected extreme fire danger.
- Six fires were active in Utah, with varying levels of control.
- Colorado issued a red flag warning for strong winds and low humidity, which increase fire risk.
- A wildfire near Sedona, Arizona, burned 300 acres and forced evacuations; it remained uncontained on Sunday.
- Much of the western U.S. is facing severe to extreme drought, and high temperatures are expected to continue.
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