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Tooele residents are on edge after a recent wildfire, and it’s clear the city needs to get serious about clearing out dry brush near our homes. It’s a major wake-up call to prioritize fire prevention before the next blaze gets out of control.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 5 mentions in the last 30 days, 27 the 60 before.
Investing in proactive brush clearing now will save the city a fortune in emergency response costs and potential property damage later.
Homeowners living near the city's wildland-urban interface will see the biggest boost in safety and peace of mind.
No groups negatively affected
A new wildfire was sparked Saturday night in Box Elder County. Officials said the Chokecherry Fire is estimated at 50 acres, with "active fire behavior."
Bucky Whitehouse, local volunteer firefighter and Emergency Services Director of the Tooele County Emergency Services, recently met with the Transcript Bulletin to discuss the recent Bates Fire. The Bates Fire occurred on Aug. 5, 2026, and burned 8.8...
A wildfire has broken out in Tooele County east of Stansbury Park and has burned an estimated 30 acres. No structures are threatened.
Forward progress stopped on Bates Fire in Tooele County FOX 13 News Utah
Experts say the smoke contains fine particles that can pose serious health risks, especially for children, older adults and people with heart or lung conditions.
On July 11, 2026, at approximately 11:40 a.m., fire personnel were alerted to a brush fire in the area of Pine Canyon Road that was threatening nearby structures. Responding agencies were North Tooele Fire District, Bureau of Land Management, and the...
The Stookey Fire, located by Little Mountain and Pony Express Road, has been burning since July 9, 2026, and the current acreage has grown to 9,500 as of July 13 evening hours. As Bucky Whitehouse of the Tooele County Emergency Services explained, th...
Stookey Fire grows to 9,500 acres as winds fuel wildfire in Tooele County KUTV
The Transcript Bulletin received the final daily fact sheet regarding the Iron and Cherry Fires, the information pertaining to July 3, 2026, which was received July 6, a few days later. The Iron Fire’s start date was June 19, 2026, and began northwes...
As the fight to contain the Iron and Cherry Fires in Tooele County, home units of firefighters are preparing to take control of the efforts.
North Tooele Fire District dispatched emergency responders to the area of Lakeshore Drive in Lake Point after receiving reports of a brush fire on June 26, 2026, around 2 p.m. As NTFD’s public information officer, Jon Smith, explained—the fire initia...
With wildfires burning thousands of acres across the state of Utah and within Tooele County, the use of personal fireworks has been a point of contention across online public forums and within local governments. However, as of June 29, 2026, it is no...
As hundreds of firefighters across the state of Utah risk their lives to bring these major wildfires under control as they continue to burn thousands of acres and destroy lives, it does make one wonder—what about the other, smaller fires? It’s not li...
According to Bucky Whitehouse with the Tooele County Emergency Management, Friday afternoon—June 26, 2026–emergency fire agencies were alerted to the start of two new fires to the southwest of the Iron Fire. These fires were named the Cherry Fire and...
Tooele City and Grantsville ban fireworks ahead of Independence Day weekend Tooele Transcript Bulletin
Human-caused fire threatens four homes in Tooele KUTV
Massive flames engulf SR-36 near Tooele/Juab County line KUTV
The Hastings Fire in Tooele County, which initially grew quickly following its start on Saturday, has been 75% contained by firefighters.
Our volunteer firefighters just spent at least three to four days battling the South Mountain Fire before being tasked recently with the Hastings Fire—the location being near the Hastings Pass Road at the Cedar Mountain Wilderness—and the Eureka/Iron...
As we get ready to celebrate Independence Day, please remember that much of Tooele County is currently under firework restrictions due to fire danger. Before lighting any fireworks, check the 2026 Tooele County Firework Restrictions Map to make sure ...
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