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Fillmore flood mitigation gets first major test after Widemouth 2 Fire

By Fox 13 · August 24, 2026 · 1 min read
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Weekend storms put some central Utah communities to the test, including areas still dealing with the aftermath of a massive wildfire. In Millard County, crews began building flood protection while the Widemouth 2 Fire was still burning. This weekend, that work faced its first real test.

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