Utah Firewatch: New, more intense red flag warning issued for first time here in Utah  

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Utah Firewatch: New, more intense red flag warning issued for first time here in Utah  

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Published on Jun 26, 2026, 11:52:49 AM
Total time: 00:07:28

Episode Description
 

The potential for catastrophic fire damage and destruction this weekend, as wildfire conditions become some of the worst ever seen in the state of Utah. For the first time ever, the National Weather Service issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation – or "PDS" – red flag warning due to weather conditions. Officials working on the Cottonwood Fire in central Utah told community members last night that firefighting conditions will be extremely hazardous over the next two days. KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson joins Inside Sources to explain the new status, along with a forecast on just how bad things could get over the weekend. 

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