More Utah forests are burning than ever before. Here’s why that matters

More Utah forests are burning than ever before. Here’s why that matters

More Utah forests are burning than ever before. Here’s why that matters mps-post Sat, 08/08/2026 - 11:15 Image (Utah News Dispatch) New research shows Utah, though it’s only halfway through its wildfire season, is seeing unprecedented burns in woodland and forest areas — and that trend poses “concerning” economic and ecological threats.That’s according to Phil Dennison, a professor in the University of Utah’s School of Environment, Society and…