Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands spokesperson Karl Hunt previews Utah's wildfire season, noting the governor's state of emergency due to drought, particularly in the southern 17 counties with only 44% of normal snowpack. Snowpack and drought conditions fair much better in northern Utah.
With human-caused fires accounting for 85% of incidents, the state's Fire Sense campaign hopes to educate on prevention, including safe campfire practices and vehicle maintenance to avoid roadside fires.
