Firefighters worry about upcoming fire danger after warm winter
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Published on March 14, 2026.
Firefighters in Utah are anticipating a high fire danger following an unseasonably warm winter and lack of precipitation. Jon Smith from the North Tooele Fire District has been training and certification for wildland firefighting, which involves wearing a 45-lb weight vest and running three miles in less than 40 minutes. The test is conducted every March, but this year might be different due to a warm winter with record high temperatures and low precipitation. Smith warns that 90% of wildfires are human-caused. He urges public assistance to prevent future fires from occurring during camping, shooting, or recreational activities.
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