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Magna just got hit by a major earthquake, and aftershocks are still a real threat. Make sure to inspect your place for cracks or damage and keep an eye on city alerts for the latest safety info.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 4 mentions in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before.
Costs associated with compliance may affect new development projects.
Residents living in or near wildland-urban interface areas will benefit from enhanced fire protection standards.
Homeowners with structural damage are taking the biggest hit right now.
Magna is updating its fire codes to better protect homes near wildland areas, which is increasingly important for community safety.
Fire stopped after evacuation orders lifted for Magna brush fire FOX 13 News Utah
“The outlook is not very positive,” said Phil Dennison, a professor at the University of Utah who studies wildfires.
Magna is looking at adopting new building codes to help protect homes from wildfires. This is a state-mandated update to ensure our local rules match current safety standards.
In the midst of an already highly destructive Utah wildfire season, Moab Mayor Joette Langianese banned the use of personal fireworks in an emergency declaration.
Gov. Herbert transitions Grand County, West Valley City, Magna to yellow; SLC stays orange KSL.com
Free bottled water available for Magna-area residents affected by boil order FOX 13 News Utah
Water boil order lifted for Magna Metro Township and parts of West Valley City and Salt Lake City due to raccoon ABC4 Utah
5.7 magnitude earthquake hits near Magna, shakes entire Wasatch Front Deseret News
Utah’s big earthquake: Buildings damaged, but no major injuries, as state braces for days of aftershocks The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah earthquake damage: See photos of Salt Lake City, the Angel Moroni statue and more Deseret News
This will change the costs for anyone applying for land use permits in the city.
Residents and developers will see updated costs for building permits and inspections, designed to better cover the city's actual costs.
New construction in designated fire-prone areas will need to meet stricter safety standards.
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