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Utah Governor declares state of emergency

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.
Utah declares State of Emergency over worsening wildfire outbreaks
Utah Governor Spencer Cox declared a 30-day State of Emergency on Thursday due to worsening wildfire outbreaks across the state, a press release from the governor’s office said. The state has seen just under 700 wildfires as of Thursday,
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.
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 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.
Utah governor declares state of emergency over escalating wildfires
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has issued a state of emergency in response to escalating wildfires across the state. Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency due to escalating wildfires in Utah.
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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