NASA Before-and-After Satellite Images Show Scars of Utah's Cottonwood Fire
Summary
NASA satellite images show the damage caused by Utah’s Cottonwood fire, which has burned over 96,000 acres and destroyed many buildings as of early July 2024. Firefighters have contained 58 percent of the fire, but dry, windy weather continues to make firefighting difficult in the region and across the western U.S.Key Facts
- The Cottonwood fire in Utah has burned more than 96,000 acres (about 150 square miles).
- As of July 7, the fire was 58 percent contained by firefighters.
- The fire has destroyed up to 150 structures, including over 100 condos and 30 cabins at Eagle Point Ski Resort.
- NASA used satellite images in special colors to show the area before and after the fire, highlighting burned land in contrast to green vegetation.
- The fire spread quickly in late June, tripling in size over 12 hours on June 23.
- Drier than usual winter snow and warm, dry weather helped make conditions easy for fires to start and grow.
- Nearly 3 dozen large wildfires were active in the western U.S. by early July 2024.
- Nationwide, more than 37,000 fires have burned over 3.4 million acres this year, which is higher than the 10-year average.
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