State and federal officials are launching an 18-million-dollar recovery effort following the destructive Cottonwood Fire in Beaver County.
Governor Spencer Cox toured the burn area yesterday after the fire scorched more than 97-thousand acres, destroyed more than 150 structures, and contributed to flooding that damaged homes and infrastructure.
The U.S. Forest Service is providing nine-point-two-million-dollars, with Utah matching the federal investment.
Officials say the money will help repair infrastructure, stabilize burned areas, and reduce the risk of future flooding and erosion.
The Cottonwood Fire scorched more than 97-thousand acres and resulted in the destruction of more than 150 structures.
