Columbus
LATEST NEWS
Early fire restrictions aim to dampen wildfire worries in hot, dry southern Utah
St. George • Fire managers can’t beat southern Utah’s heat and dry conditions but they are getting an early start on dampening what could potentially be a devastating wildfire season. Concerned about hot and dry weather, combined with abundant grass and other potential fuel, federal and state...
Stage 1 fire restrictions in place for SW Utah, northern Ariz.
ST. GEORGE, Utah (ABC4) — Dry, windy and hot conditions have all contributed to officials implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions across five Southern Utah counties and a stretch of northwestern Arizona. Restrictions started at noon today, June 21, on all federal, unincorporated private and state lands across Washington, Iron,...
Little Twist Fire Grows By 2 Acres; New Fire Restrictions In Place
As the Little Twist Fire continues to pose challenges southeast of Beaver, Utah, fire managers are implementing Stage 1 Fire Restrictions across multiple counties and federal lands due to heightened fire danger. These restrictions, went into effect this morning at 12:01 a.m., cover federal, unincorporated private, and state lands in Washington, Iron, Beaver, Kane, and Garfield counties (excluding certain areas managed by the Fishlake National Forest in Beaver and Garfield counties), along with specific lands in Arizona.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.