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Daily news: Wildfires continue to burn throughout Utah with varying effects
This is your rundown of the daily news for Monday, July 15. In this edition:
Red flag warning issued for the Flaming Gorge area as Speirs Fire grows
The Speirs Fire sparked Saturday evening south of Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Initially estimated at 30 to 50 acres, it had grown to more than 580 acres by Sunday.
Utah Fire authorities began working to suppress the fire, located east of Highway 191 near Speirs Peak, around 6 p.m. on July 13.
Smoke jumpers reportedly arrived Saturday evening to assist resources already on the scene and have been working to construct a fire line since.
Additional crews were dispatched and arrived on Sunday.
The Speirs Fire remained active overnight and had grown over 530 acres by Sunday afternoon.
A Red Flag Warning remains in place for the area, with dry thunderstorms and high winds expected to contribute to critical fire weather conditions.
Deer Springs Fire gradually reaching containment
The Deer Springs Fire has grown to 11,783 acres and 70% containment.
The fire was first discovered on July 7 and appears to be human caused.
Utah Fire Info say division strength has reportedly decreased down to three, with more personnel expected to demobilize as fire containment increases.
Graff Point Fire remains uncontained
The Graff Point Fire, located near Cedar City, has burned close to 300 acres and is at 0% containment.
There was less smoke in the area on Sunday compared to Saturday, although fire officials say fire activity could increase with high wind potential.
More resources and crews are now on the fire line.
Three hikers found dead after various heat-related incidents
A father and daughter have been found dead after getting lost and running out of water at Canyonlands National Park.
San Juan County officials say the 23-year-old woman and her 52-year-old father, both from Green Bay, Wisconsin, were hiking when they got lost and ran out of water. The air temperature at the time was more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Also, a body was found at Snow Canyon State Park in southern Utah near Ivins on Saturday. First responders were dispatched to an unrelated medical incident nearby and were responding to a report of two people suffering from a heat-related incident.
First responders found the two and provided first aid. Police said they showed signs of heat exhaustion and were “swiftly” transported to a hospital.
While on the scene, a passerby reportedly contacted the officials and said a third individual—a woman—was found unconscious a short distance away.
First responders found her and determined she had died. She has been identified as a 30-year-old woman, although no further identification has been released.
Police remind Utahns that as temperatures soar, it’s “absolutely vital” to drink water regularly, especially when outdoors. Dehydration can lead to serious health issues, including heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Watch for signs of dehydration, like dizziness or excessive fatigue
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Utah Royals FC Returns Home to Host Racing Louisville FC Chasing Eight Match Unbeaten Streak | Utah Royals
HERRIMAN, Utah (Thursday, May 14, 2026) — Utah Royals FC (5-2-2, 17 pts) returns to the Beehive State this weekend to host Racing Louisville FC (2-1-5, 7 pts) for the first meeting between the two clubs during the 2026 campaign on Sunday, May 17, at America First Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. MT.
Utah enters Sunday’s contest following a hard-fought 0-0 road draw against Bay FC at PayPal Park, earning another clean sheet while continuing the club’s streak of never allowing Bay FC to score at home against Utah Royals FC. The point on the road marked Utah’s 11th away point of the 2026 campaign, equaling the club’s combined road-point total from both the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
The Royals were tested throughout the opening half, with one of Bay FC’s best opportunities coming in the 40th minute when Racheal Kundananji broke forward on a dangerous run through the middle of the pitch before entering the penalty area. Midfielder Narumi came up with a crucial defensive stop, diving in front of the attempt and deflecting the shot away with her leg to preserve the scoreless draw. The sequence highlighted Utah’s defensive commitment, with multiple Royals players sprinting back to disrupt the Bay FC attack and protect the clean sheet heading into halftime.
Utah continued to remain organized defensively throughout the second half, limiting Bay FC’s opportunities and securing its fifth clean sheet of the 2026 season. The result extended the Royals’ unbeaten streak to seven consecutive matches while also leaving Bay FC winless against Utah through five all-time meetings between the clubs.
With the result, Utah extended its unbeaten streak to seven consecutive matches, continuing the Royals’ impressive run of form heading into Sunday’s home match against Racing Louisville FC.
Head Coach Jimmy Coenraets and his squad now look to build on an impressive seven-match unbeaten streak, alongside multiple consecutive clean sheets against Chicago Stars FC, Seattle Reign FC, Angel City FC, Houston Dash, and most recently Bay FC. The result against Bay extended Utah’s strong run of form as the Royals continue to establish themselves as one of the league’s toughest defensive sides. Utah now returns home looking to carry that momentum into America First Field in front of its home crowd while aiming to extend both its unbeaten streak and defensive success.
Now in his second full season at the helm, Head Coach Coenraets continues molding a balanced squad built on defensive discipline, midfield control, and attacking creativity. Sunday’s contest presents another opportunity for Utah to extend its unbeaten streak to eight consecutive matches while collecting crucial points at home in front of the club’s supporters at America First Field.
Racing Louisville FC enters the matchup with a 2-1-5 record, most recently earning a 3-1 home victory over Portland Thorns FC after suffering back-to-back defeats. Led by Head Coach Bev Yanez, Racing Louisville FC will look to build on its return to winning form and secure all three points on the road at America First Field.
Sunday’s contest marks the tenth match of the 2026 NWSL regular season for the Royals and the ninth for Racing Louisville FC, with both sides aiming to secure valuable early-season points and strengthen their position in the league standings.
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Following Sunday’s match, Utah Royals FC will remain in the Beehive State to host inaugural side Denver Summit FC on Saturday, May 23, at America First Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. MT, with tickets available for purchase here.
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‘It means building hope’: USU brings independence to refugee group through chicken coop project
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Refugee communities in Utah are being supplied with farm-fresh eggs and poultry thanks to a collaborative effort between Utah State University and Utah Refugee Goats.
According to Utah Refugee Goats (URG), their goat and poultry farm supplies refugee communities with reliable, affordable and culturally familiar sources of meat. Thanks to Utah State University (USU) agriculture students, it’s getting some ‘egg’stra attention.
Over the last 10 weeks, Brad Borges, a Ph.D candidate for career and technical education, has been taking a hands-on approach with his students to construct a new chicken coop with the support of a mobile construction lab and a $20,000 grant.
According to URG President Abdikadir Hussein, the coop is equipped with fully enclosed roofs and will increase their flock by 40%, meaning faster growth for the Salt Lake City-based farm. As a refugee, though, Hussein said it means even more.
“It means resiliency. It means independence. It means building hope. Hopelessness is something that is killing the most refugees inside,” he expressed. “I came as a refugee, and hope is the last everything that ever came to mind.”
“We feel like even the birds are happy, like they want to get into there,” he added.
From the student perspective, being able to build a project that will be used to generate money for refugee groups was incredibly engaging and inspirational, according to Borges. The sentiment is shared by Joseph Okoh, extension assistant professor of small acreage livestock.
“It’s a win-win situation for everyone,” Okoh said. One, we are getting the coop for the refugee group, these students are going to learn from the construction of the coop, and not only that, everybody is going to be happy to be part of this community to be able to develop a better coop for better production.”
To learn more about issues facing refugees in Utah and how to support them, visit Utah Refugee Goats’ website.
Via 313 is launching a brand new pizza in Utah and it’s four flavors in one!
The DLX 313 is a large, four-flavor pizza is double cut into 16 slices, making it perfect for groups, sharing or first-timers looking to taste it all.
It includes:
- The Detroiter with smoked pepperoni under the cheese and natural casing pepperoni on top
- The Ambassador Bridge loaded with pepperoni, sausage, fresh garlic, oregano and house-made ricotta
- The Cadillac featuring prosciutto, gorgonzola, parmesan, fig preserves and balsamic glaze
- The Bobo Brazil brings the heat with hot calabrese, sausage, red pepper flakes and Mike’s Hot Honey
Alongside the DLX 313, Via 313 is also featuring a full summer LTO lineup through Aug. 2, including the new Elote Pizza, Meat & Cheese Boards, Banana Pudding and seasonal cocktails.
You can learn more at via313.com or by visiting them at 6163 S. State Street in Murray.
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