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Gov. Cox to hold press conference on wildfire conditions

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Governor Spencer J. Cox scheduled a press conference for Thursday, June 25, 2026, to discuss wildfire conditions in Utah. The update will be delivered alongside state public safety and fire officials.

Key takeaways

  • Gov. Spencer J. Cox will provide an update on wildfire conditions across the state.
  • The press conference includes officials from the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands and the Utah Department of Public Safety.
  • The briefing was held at the University of Utah, south of Popperton Park.

Governor Spencer J. Cox announced a press conference to provide an update on current wildfire conditions across Utah. The briefing was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

The event was set to take place south of Popperton Park at the University of Utah.

Governor Cox will be joined by state officials to discuss the wildfire situation. Participants include Jamie Barnes, Director of the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, and Beau Mason, Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety.

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