Utah bans out-of-state firewood, hoping to prevent spread of tree-killing bugs

(Michael Hill | AP Photo) The emerald ash borer is decimating ash trees in dozens of states.

(Michael Hill | AP Photo) The emerald ash borer is decimating ash trees in dozens of states.

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