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New poll: Inside the 2026 wildfire season and how Utahns feel about it

By KSL · August 29, 2026 · 1 min read
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New poll: Inside the 2026 wildfire season and how Utahns feel about it
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A plane drops fire retardant during a wildfire in Rocky Canyon near Henefer on Aug. This year's wildfire season in Utah is shaping up to be one of the state's worst on record. (Lukas Katilius, Deseret News)   Save Story Estimated read time: 5-6 minutes KEY TAKEAWAYS Utah's 2026 wildfire season is severe, with 843 fires burning over 500,000 acres.

A plane drops fire retardant during a wildfire in Rocky Canyon near Henefer on Aug. This year's wildfire season in Utah is shaping up to be one of the state's worst on record. (Lukas Katilius, Deseret News)   Save Story Estimated read time: 5-6 minutes KEY TAKEAWAYS Utah's 2026 wildfire season is severe, with 843 fires burning over 500,000 acres.

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via Fox 13LynndylAugust 29, 2026

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via Fox 13StatewideAugust 29, 2026