Utah's wildfire season usually reaches its peak in July or August, but this year, officials are planning for a September peak. Despite the delay, the season may also be more intense.
newsletter. Enter your email below to receive more stories like these right to your inbox.Mitigation teams in the eastern Salt Lake Valley have been cutting down trees and clearing out larger sources of fire fuel from urban areas for about a month.clear out because there is nothing to cut down — it’s mostly plant life below the knee, Bird said.
Despite the delay, officials are still advising everyone to be cautious as the valley starts to enter “firework season,” Bird said. Fireworks should not be used over grassy areas or public lands, and instead should be kept over pavement. He encouraged those celebrating upcoming holidays to follow regulations closely.
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