Utah braces for rare red-flag fire warning as Cottonwood blaze rages
TL;DR
Federal meteorologists issued a rare 'particularly dangerous situation' red-flag warning for southern Utah through Friday as the Cottonwood Fire, now over 70,000 acres, rages and ranks among the largest blazes in the U.S. this year. Forecasters warn life-threatening fire behavior is possible Friday amid extreme fire weather, with risk extending across the Intermountain West into next week. Smoke from the fires is blowing toward the East Coast, though air quality remains unaffected in the area.
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- ‘Particularly dangerous situation’ in Utah, forecasters warn, as fire rages The Washington Post
- Red flag warning issued as crews brace for difficult days near Beaver KSL News
- Utah and Arizona Face ‘Extremely Critical’ Fire Weather on Friday The New York Times
- Dangerous fire weather to hit the West with combination of lightning and wind Yahoo
- First ever ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ red flag warning issued for Southern Utah amid fire danger ABC4 Utah
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