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Rocky Mountain Power begins public safety power shut offs in parts of southern Utah due to fire danger

By ABC 4 · June 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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A solitary wooden utility pole stands against a scorched, hazy orange sky over a dry Utah landscape, symbolizing power shutoffs due to fire danger.
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Utah News spotted this story published June 26, 2026 at ABC 4. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

Starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, Rocky Mountain Power has begun its public safety shutoffs for parts of southern Utah, from areas surrounding Cedar City, to Beaver, and up to Milford.

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