Tom Creek Wildfire in Utah Grows to 3,860 Acres
The Tom Creek wildfire in Utah has grown to 3,860 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
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6 reportsSlough Canyon Fire in Utah Grows to 3,000 Acres, Zero Containment
The National Interagency Fire Center reports the Slough Canyon Fire has grown to 3,000 acres with no containment as of August 15, 2026.
Cottonwood Wildfire in Utah Reaches 95% Containment
Official records show the developing Cottonwood wildfire in Utah has burned 97,464 acres.
Babylon Wildfire in Utah Reaches 97 Percent Containment at 107,189 Acres
The developing Babylon wildfire in Utah has burned 107,189 acres and is 97 percent contained, according to official records.
Crime & Courts
2 reportsTexas Inmate Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Sex Trafficking of Utah Victim
Aaron Kern received 120 months in prison and lifetime supervised release after pleading guilty to attempted transportation for prostitution.
Honduran National Sentenced in Utah Fentanyl Trafficking Case
A final defendant was sentenced to time served following the seizure of approximately 13,000 fentanyl pills in Utah.
Recalls & Safety Alerts
2 reportsFDA Closes Recall of Innovasis Vector Pedicle Screw System Tools
The FDA has closed its recall action for five anti-torque spinal surgery instruments manufactured by Innovasis, Inc.
FDA Issues Updated Details on Class I Recall of Zen Principle Naturals Moringa Leaf Powder
An ongoing Class I recall covers 2,048 bottles of Zen Principle Naturals Moringa Leaf Powder capsules due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Disaster Declarations
14 reportsSummit County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced
Federal fire management assistance declared for Summit County, Utah, covering the Rocky Canyon Fire.
Morgan County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced
Federal fire management assistance declared for Morgan County, Utah, covering the Rocky Canyon Fire.
Juab County Fire Management Assistance Declared; No Household Grants
FEMA approved a fire management assistance declaration for Juab County, Utah, covering the Cherry Fire, but Individual Assistance is not available.
Tooele County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Issued for Cherry Fire
Federal fire management assistance declared for Tooele County, Utah, covering the Cherry Fire; no individual assistance for households.
Plane Crashes
1 reportHelicopter Working Central Utah Wildfire Crashes With Two Aboard; Cause Not Determined
The aircraft went down on the morning of Friday, August 7, 2026, near Richfield, Utah, and officials said the fire kept responders from reaching the remote site.
Severe Weather
1 reportExtreme Heat Warning Covers Salt Lake Valley, Northern Wasatch Front, Tooele and Rush Valleys and Great Salt Lake Desert Through Sunday Night
Temperatures up to 102 with little overnight relief are expected across 13 Utah zones from 2:30 p.m. MDT Aug. 7, 2026, according to the National Weather Service alert record.
Nursing Home Enforcement
1 reportSunshine Terrace Skilled Nursing in Logan, UT Subject to CMS Payment Denial Penalty
A federal enforcement record shows Sunshine Terrace Skilled Nursing in Logan, Utah, was issued a 7-day payment denial starting May 15, 2026.