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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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Multiple earthquakes detected near Kanosh
KANOSH, Utah — The United States Geological Survey recorded multiple earthquakes near Kanosh Sunday morning, each of them having an average magnitude of 3.0.
The first earthquake, magnitude 3.0, was detected just after 12:30 a.m., with the epicenter located half a mile south of Kanarraville.
The second quake, magnitude 3.2, was detected around 5:45 a.m., with the epicenter nearly five miles south-southwest of Kanosh. This was followed by two more quakes in the same area, a magnitude 2.5 quake coming in around 6:35 a.m., followed by a third around 7:45 a.m, which measured at magnitude 3.3.
This has since been followed by another quake, measuring at magnitude 3.7, being detected around 8:45 a.m. The geographic location in the USGS report places the epicenter approximately over two miles south of the Dry Wash Trail, about six miles south-southwest of Kanosh.
FOX 13 News previously spoke with researchers at University of Utah, who said that earthquake swarms are relatively common. A study published in 2023 posits that swarms may be triggered by geothermal activity. The findings came after a series of seismic swarms were detected in central Utah, within the vicinity of three geothermal power plants.
The study also says that the swarms fall into a different category than aftershocks that typically follow large quakes, such as the magnitude 5.7 earthquake that hit the Wasatch Fault back in 2020.
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Embattled Utah Rep. Trevor Lee loses county GOP convention — but wins enough support to make primary
Earlier in the week, House Speaker Mike Schultz said lawmakers asked the attorney general to investigate allegations of fraud and bribery against Lee.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, running for reelection, addresses delegates during the Davis County Republican Party nominating convention at Syracuse High School on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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A new bar brings the Himalayas to the foot of Big Cottonwood Canyon
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(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Yeti, a Himalayan-themed bar in Cottonwood Heights, is pictured on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
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