Cottonwood Fire Sweeps Southern Utah

The Cottonwood Fire in Southern Utah is now the largest wildfire in the country, burning over 70,000 acres with zero percent containment. Sparked Monday, it’s raced east through canyons fueled by wind, forcing evacuations, destroying homes at Eagle Point Resort, and shutting down highways and forests. Cooler temps and possible rain today may slow its advance, but high winds and smoke still pose major challenges. Firefighters are getting critical support from specialized medical teams, while nationwide wildfire activity this year is far above the past decade’s average. Residents in fire-prone areas are urged to clear evacuation routes, protect hydrants, remove flammable debris, and have an emergency plan ready. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8925c0f1bd56c6ca