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(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) A helicopter gathers water to fight the Widemouth 2 Fire near Fillmore on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) A helicopter gathers water to fight the Widemouth 2 Fire near Fillmore on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.

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