Environment

Washington County wildfire 100% contained, 40 acres burned

Kevin Cody
May 10, 2023

A wildfire in Washington County that burned a total of 40 acres. Photo: Courtesy of Utah Fire Info.

UTAH — The wildfire that broke out yesterday in Washington County, southwestern Utah, has been 100% contained. There were no reported injuries, no evacuations, and no structures lost as a result of the fire.

The cause of the wildfire is still under investigation.

Image of wildfire in Washington County that burned a total of 40 acres. — Image of a wildfire in Washington County that burned a total of 40 acres. Photo: Courtesy of Utah Fire Info.

Wildfire breaks out in Washington County, over 100 primary structures threatened

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Like many transplants to Utah, Kevin started his journey to Park City as a ski instructor in 2014 and fell in love with the mountains enough to stay. A skier since the age of 2 and a half, he still gets excited about carving turns down the slopes and hopping into the powder on snow days. Kevin's passion for storytelling and photography led him to a second bachelor's degree focused on communications and fine art photography from the University of Utah. Paired with his first undergrad in ecology from Oklahoma State University, Kevin particularly enjoys writing environmental and nature stories. In his spare time, you can usually find him in his jeep looking for wildlife and landscapes to photograph.

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