Utah sees success in reducing human-caused fires, but a new report says more can be done

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Gov. Spencer Cox released a report that gave suggestions for how the state can further mitigate the year-round risk of wildfire.

Though Utah has seen a 67% reduction in human-caused wildfires over the last three years, more than half of the state's 1,000-plus fires are caused by humans.

The report addresses many federal, state, interagency and individual ways that Utah can continue several years of success living with the threat of wildfire.

Wildfires in Utah now demand constant attention. Even with “catastrophic fires” representing a small percentage of burns in the state, fire season is now a year-round reality.

Being prepared on a statewide and personal level for when fires start is the best way to safely coexist with the reality of wildfire, according to a new report