Did you know Utah is one of the most wildfire prone states in the U.S. with around 800
to 1,000 wildfires annually? You can use the Utah Fire Info's Active Wildfires and Projectsmap to learn more about any active wildfires.
Did you know that areas that have recently experienced a wildfire are at a greater
risk of flooding and mud and debris flows? The ground and burnt vegetation cannot
absorb water from rain due to the charred ground. Flooding in areas that have experienced
a wildfire continue to be a concern until the vegetation is restored which could be
up to 5 years. To see an example of flooding after a fire watch this news report.
