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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 44 MIN

Utah Firewatch: Cottonwood Fire continues to grow, evacuations to be lifted near Iron Fire

from KSL's Inside Sources

The massive and destructive Cottonwood Fire continues to spread in central Utah. The actual destruction caused by the fire is still a bit iffy right now, as crews haven't been able to get close enough to the damage to take an assessment. KSL NewsRadio's Adam Small joins the show live from Beaver, describing the plume of smoke rising above the small town and what we know about the destruction so far. Beaver County Commissioner Tammy Pearson also joins Inside Sources, outlining the local reaction to this devastating fire and what the county is doing to help those affected. But on the flip side, a bit of hope is on the horizon for those affected by the Iron Fire. This afternoon, the full-scale evacuation of the town of Eureka has been lifted. People haven't been able to be in their homes for several days now. And while the danger still remains, fire officials believe it's subsided enough to allow people back into town. KSL NewsRadio legend Doug Wright owns a home in Eureka; he joins Greg and Holly to describe what he's been feeling over the past several days. Holly and Greg share tips on emergency preparedness, referencing an emergency action plan put out by Utah State University. Dr. Lee Chung, a stroke neurologist at the University of Utah also joins the conversation, describing the potential health effects -- including an increased risk of stroke -- from breathing in wildfire smoke.

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