Salt Lake Tribune · Dec 22, 2018
Utah cities hit by wildfire confronting burn-scar risks
(Evan Cobb | The Daily Herald via AP) In this Monday, Aug. 6, 2018 photo, a helicopter returns from dumping water on a wildfire in southern Utah County near U.S. Highway 6. The fire started Saturday due to lightning.Provo • Utah cities where wildfires forced thousands of people to evacuate in September are now beginning to confront the long-term damage, including possible mudslides and debris flow.
Utah County is asking the federal government for $20 million to help mitigate future problems, which could include damage to homes or the water supply, The Daily Herald newspaper in Provo reported.