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Humans cause most of Utah’s wildfires. Here’s how.

What causes Utah’s wildfires? Here’s what the numbers say about fireworks, target shooting and more.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Iron Fire burns west of Elberta in Juab County on Monday, June 22, 2026. Started near the town of Eureka, which was evacuated over the weekend, remained zero contained as crews battled shifting winds.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Iron Fire burns west of Elberta in Juab County on Monday, June 22, 2026. Started near the town of Eureka, which was evacuated over the weekend, remained zero contained as crews battled shifting winds.

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