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Utah governor declares month-long state of emergency due to intensifying wildfires
Utah is under a 30-day state of emergency as crews continue battling the Monroe Canyon wildfire and the other large fires that have burned so far in 2025.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox Declares State of Emergency in Response to Devastating Wildfires
Utah Governor Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency due to rampant wildfires, enabling the use of state resources and possibly the National Guard to combat the fires.
Gov. Cox declares state of emergency as wildfires across Utah explode
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency Thursday afternoon as wildfires throughout the state rage, and skies from Salt Lake City to St. George fill with smoke.
Cox declares state of emergency due to Utah wildfires
This has been one of Utah's worst wildfire seasons, with close to 700 fires so far ripping through close to 114,000 acres.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox Declares State of Emergency as Wildfire Costs Exceed $100 Million
Utah Governor Spencer Cox declares a state of emergency due to escalating wildfires, with costs exceeding $100 million.
Governor declares statewide emergency, enacts new fire restrictions amid Utah wildfires
As wildfires scorch the state and suppression costs surpass $100 million, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed an executive order Thursday declaring a state of emergency, mobilizing all available resources in
Cox declares state of emergency as intense wildfires burn in Utah
As wildfires across the state intensify, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared a 30-day state of emergency starting on Thursday. The order allows the government to use all available state resources “to protect lives,
Utah governor declares state of emergency in response to escalating wildfires
Gov. Spencer Cox declared a 30-day state of emergency as wildfires intensify across Utah.The order, effective immediately, "unlocks all available state resource
Utah Governor declares state of emergency as wildfires grow rapidly
Governor Spencer Cox has declared a state of emergency as wildfires tear through thousands of acres, marking Utah's most severe fire season in years.
Governor Cox declares 30-day state of emergency
With over 100,000 acres burnt due to the ongoing wildfires, Governor Spencer Cox (R-Utah) has issued a state of emergency.
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