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Holladay is officially under a state of emergency because of rising flood risks. Stay alert for local updates and steer clear of any danger zones to keep yourself and your property safe.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 8 the 60 before, 2 the 90 before that.
Costs for administration and potential building upgrades for property owners are currently undetermined.
Residents in high-risk wildfire areas will benefit from increased safety and potential eligibility for state-funded mitigation programs.
Property owners in the overlay zone may face increased construction costs.
As a fire blazed nearby, some in this Utah neighborhood received alerts to evacuate. Others did not. The city doesn’t know why.
A wildfire triggered evacuations for homes in Morgan County from Whites Crossing to East Canyon Dam on Sunday after the Rocky Canyon Fire started on Friday.
Cities throughout Utah are announcing their decisions on whether residents can light fireworks in city boundaries and giving limitations on where fireworks can be lit for Pioneer Day.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has declared a state of emergency in Beaver, Piute, and Sevier counties following days of flash flooding.
The largest fire in the nation has prompted parts of Utah to prepare for possible evacuations.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox recently issued an order banning personal fireworks amid Utah's worst fire season in at least six years. Cities, however, have the option to create "safe zones."
Holladay City to ban all fireworks for the remainder of 2026 FOX 13 News Utah
As of Monday afternoon, the wildfire had burned 566 acres and was considered 5% contained.
As of Sunday morning, no homes had been lost as Eureka remained under evacuation order due to the Iron Fire.
The city is considering a ban on personal fireworks east of 1300 East to lower the risk of wildfires in those neighborhoods.
With the city facing a very dry year, the Council decided to limit fireworks to prevent wildfires.
Residents are worried about fireworks causing fires in neighborhoods, especially when it's windy.
Neighbors are worried about fire risks from fireworks, especially after recent local fires, and are calling for stricter regulations.
The city must adopt new building codes for wildfire-prone areas to comply with state law. This could mean extra costs for some homeowners but will help protect property and ensure state support during emergencies.
Large fire burns at least 24 apartments, displaces 40 in Holladay area, with smoke seen for miles The Salt Lake Tribune
Mudslide on Holladay hillside displaces residents of multiple homes FOX 13 News Utah
Hazmat crews detonate 'ancient dynamite' found in Utah home after neighbors evacuated USA Today
Flooding in Utah: Holladay is the Latest City to Declare a State of Emergenc Utah Stories
Holladay declares state of emergency due to 'imminent risk' of flooding FOX 13 News Utah
Holladay residents brace for potential flooding after emergency declaration kjzz.com
‘Imminent risk of flooding:’ City of Holladay announces state of emergency ABC4 Utah
Holladay declares state of emergency amid imminent risk of flooding KUTV
Holladay residents brace for potential flooding after emergency declaration KUTV
Hundreds of teens attend rowdy Holladay party; dozens of police respond to scene Gephardt Daily News
Ready together—community preparedness fair helps educate Guest speakers, display tables and breakout sessions were provided to prepare the community to face an emergency with confidence. Read More »
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