Utah drought conditions lead to two brush fires sparked by squirrel and children within hours
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Katie Hawkinson
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Summary
Utah's severe drought conditions have created extreme fire risks, highlighted by two separate brush fires sparked within hours on Tuesday. One fire was started by a squirrel tangled in a power line in Layton, and another was caused by children playing with a lighter. Officials warn that this year's fire season could be particularly destructive due to the ongoing drought.
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The ongoing severe drought in Utah has created the perfect conditions for destructive fires, prompting officials to warn that this year's fire season could be particularly severe
A squirrel tangled in a power line managed to spark a half-acre brush fire Tuesday morning in Layton
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