The Widemouth 2 Fire has reached nearly 130,000 acres and is now 80 percent contained, according to a August 17 report. While cooler weather is assisting firefighters, recent rain is causing flooding and mudslides in the region.
Kanosh town council member Josh Whitaker told FOX-13 that officials are cutting down trees and clearing debris to prepare for flooding. Whitaker noted that the extensive burn scar could cause problems for years to come.
A new wildfire has sparked in Sevier County. According to the Fishlake National Forest Facebook page, firefighters are responding to the Rock Canyon 2 Fire, which started Aug. 22 on the face of Cove Mountain, east of Annabella, on the Fishlake National Forest, Richfield Ranger District.
SEVIER COUNTY, Utah, Aug. 22, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Utah Fire Info has announced a new fire, the Rock Canyon 2 Fire, discovered in Sevier County Saturday afternoon. The fire is east of Annabella, on the face of Cove Mountain, Richfield Ranger District of the Fishlake National Forest.
ANNABELLA, Utah (ABC4) — Firefighters are responding to a new wildfire that has started in Sevier County in the Fishlake National Forest. Forest Service, Rock Canyon 2 Fire started on Saturday afternoon on Cove Mountain, east of Annabella. Two engines and one helicopter are on scene conducting suppression operations.
Two pilots died Friday morning when their firefighting Sikorsky S-64 helicopter crashed near Richfield, Utah, while battling the Widemouth 2 Fire. The crash occurred near the south end of the wildfire, which has grown to over 111,000 acres, making it the largest wildfire of Utah's 2026 fire season.
A national fire agency confirmed that a pilot and a crewmember died following a Sikorsky S64 helicopter crash during the Widemouth 2 Fire in Sevier County. The accident occurred on Friday, Aug. 7, near Kanosh, Utah.
The Widemouth Two Fire in central Utah has exceeded 129,000 acres and reached 50 percent containment. Evacuation orders continue for certain areas within Millard and Sevier counties.
A Logan man is facing legal proceedings following accusations of sexually abusing a teenager to whom he provided music lessons. The case is being handled by the 1st District Court in Logan, Utah.
California is deploying additional firefighting engines and specialized rescue teams to Washington and Oregon to combat historic wildfires. The move, announced by Governor Gavin Newsom, aims to support Pacific Northwest neighbors while maintaining high levels of wildfire readiness within California.
Las autoridades continúan investigando el caso y trabajan para identificar al sospechoso o sospechosos involucrados. La policía unificada ya estaba presente en la iglesia cuando comenzaron los disparos, luego de recibir información de que podrían surgir problemas durante el servicio.
Senator Curtis is working with Utah transportation leaders to develop policies addressing the state's rapid growth and affordable housing needs. This initiative follows years of local efforts in Lehi to manage population density and transit-oriented development.
The City of Ephraim has highlighted several municipal updates, including a community survey and notices regarding Sanpete County taxation hearings. These updates were released as part of the city's ongoing efforts to provide transparency to residents.
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