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
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 19 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 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
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.
Tooele City and Grantsville ban fireworks ahead of Independence Day weekend Tooele Transcript Bulletin
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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 ...
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...
This Utah town just fully banned fireworks for the rest of the year FOX 13 News Utah
A small Utah town has completely banned fireworks as the state battles a string of massive wildfires.
Town in Tooele County bans fireworks for the rest of 2026 after multiple wildfires ABC4 Utah
Bucky Whitehouse is the Tooele County Emergency Services’ Emergency Management Director while Trevor Whiting is Tooele County’s Assistant Fire Warden. The two recently sat down with the Tooele Transcript and openly discussed the nature of the South M...
On June 8, 2026, around 8:44 p.m., North Tooele Fire District was dispatched to the area above South Mountain Road in Tooele County after receiving reports of a wildland fire. As of 9:44 p.m. on June 8, approximately 200 acres were caught up in the f...
As described by Jon Smith with the North Tooele Fire District, the fire on Droubay Road started at approximately 12:40 p.m. on June 4, 2026. The specific location of where the fire began was near the intersection of Droubay and Foothill Drive, which ...
Wind shift helps crews battle South Mountain Fire in Tooele County KUTV
FIRE START: ‘South Mountain Fire’ sparks in Tooele County, burns over 200 acres ABC4 Utah
Fire crews respond to South Mountain Fire in Tooele County KSL NewsRadio
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