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Wildfire cost protection
Summary
The state cooperative agreement means Utah — not Highland taxpayers — covers most costs of a major wildfire, even one starting inside city limits. Fire officials stress residents should understand they live in wildfire country.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Potential state coverage of wildfire response costs that could otherwise be catastrophic to the city budget.
✅Who benefits
Everyone — especially homes near the foothills, Dry Creek and the American Fork River corridor.
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