Event Brief
Utah declares state of emergency as Cottonwood Fire spreads
Filed: Jun 26, 2026 at 9:09 PM ET
Summary: Utah declared a state of emergency as the Cottonwood Fire spread across southern Utah.
WHO: Utah
WHAT: Declared a state of emergency due to the spread of the Cottonwood Fire.
WHEN: Jun 26, 2026 at 8:38 PM ET
WHERE: Utah
WHY: The Cottonwood Fire spread across the state.
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