Dry and windy weather drives fast western US wildfires
Wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border have resulted in three firefighter deaths and two injuries during efforts to control the Knowles and Gore fires. The Cottonwood Fire in southwest Utah has expanded over 144 square miles, destroying parts of a ski resort and summer cabins. Authorities report challenging terrain and extreme fire weather conditions, with Utah experiencing a severe wildfire season driven by record-low snowpack and drought. Several states have declared emergencies, and firefighting efforts include mobilization of personnel and resources amid ongoing critical fire conditions across the western United States.
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