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1. Article · Aug 17, 2026 · Written by USU Extension

   Wildfire preparedness: What every Southern Utahn should know (opens the original)

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   Utah entered the 2026 fire season with heightened concerns about wildfire, given the record-low snowpack. This concern has materialized as wildfires have burned across Utah, with nearly 800 wildfires and approaching half a million acres burned. As of the beginning of August, Utah has experienced 794 wildfires that have burned 495,225 acres. Of these fires, 412 were human-caused, 322 were caused by lightning and 60 have a cause yet to be determined. Despite a brief notch downward in fire danger

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2. Article · Aug 16, 2026 · Written by USU Extension

   How Southern Utahns can reduce their dogs' risk of tick-borne diseases (opens the original)

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   Tick populations continue to change across the climates of the Western states. Short of keeping your dog inside all the time, there is no tick-free lifestyle for dogs. You can, however, mitigate the risk of tick bites and tick-borne diseases. Chloe Stenkamp-Strahm, Utah State University Extension veterinarian, said the simple answer is to be aware of your surroundings and use tick preventatives for your dog. She said there are topical products, monthly oral chew options and injectable medication

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