Dangerous weather hampers firefighters and leads to fireworks bans in western US
Summary
High winds, dry air, and hot weather are making wildfires in Utah very dangerous and hard to control. The largest fire, the Cottonwood Fire, has burned over 112 square miles, caused evacuations, and damaged a ski resort. Firefighters are struggling as weather conditions remain severe, and authorities have banned fireworks to prevent more fires.Key Facts
- The Cottonwood Fire in southern Utah has burned more than 112 square miles.
- Strong winds up to 45 miles per hour and very low humidity are fueling the fires.
- Fire fighting aircraft were grounded due to windy conditions.
- The fire forced evacuations in several areas, including the town of Eureka and Marysvale.
- Smoke from the fire has blocked out the sun and caused ash to fall in nearby communities.
- The governor declared an emergency and banned fireworks to reduce fire risk.
- Weather experts expect extreme fire conditions to continue for at least 48 hours before improving.
- Nearly 3 million acres have burned in the U.S. so far this year, exceeding the 10-year average.
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