'This Is a Big One;' Gov. Cox Surveys Monroe Canyon Fire as Wildfire Risk Grows

Cox declares state of emergency as intense wildfires burn in Utah

As wildfires across the state intensify, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared a 30-day state of emergency starting on Thursday.

'This is a big one;' Gov. Cox surveys Monroe Canyon Fire as wildfire risk grows

With the Monroe Canyon Fire having grown to epic proportions, Gov. Cox called it the "big one" as he toured damaged areas and shared how the wildfire it's hitting home for him personally

Gov. Cox declares state of emergency as wildfires across Utah explode

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency Thursday afternoon as wildfires throughout the state rage, and skies from Salt Lake City to St. George fill with smoke.

Utah declares State of Emergency over worsening wildfire outbreaks – Wildfire Today

Utah Governor Spencer Cox declared a 30-day State of Emergency on Thursday due to worsening wildfire outbreaks across the state, a press release from the governor’s office said. The state has seen just under 700 wildfires as of Thursday, according to the state government’s online wildfire dashboard. The fires have burned 127,135 acres, more burned land than wildfires caused in the state during 2024 and 2023 combined. The state of emergency order…

Gov. Cox declares state of emergency as wildfires intensify - Utah Policy

Gov. Cox today signed Executive Order 2025-08 declaring a 30-day state of emergency in response to escalating wildfires across Utah. The order, effective immediately, unlocks all available state resources to protect lives, homes, livestock and drinking-water supplies threatened by this year’s severe fire season. Utah has already experienced 693 fires in 2025, burning nearly 114,000 acres. The four largest active fires alone account for more than…