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Utah governor restricts fireworks as largest US wildfire surges uncontained
Summary by Magnolia News Editorial Desk Kathy Mccormack, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the wildfire and the state of emergency are available from KPRC 2 Houston.
A state of emergency has been declared in Utah due to the nation's largest wildfire. The fire is currently uncontained and growing in size. Dry and windy conditions are contributing to the fire's spread.
The National Weather Service has issued a rare extreme weather warning in response to these conditions. Further details about the wildfire and the state of emergency are available from KPRC 2 Houston. Utah's governor has taken steps to mitigate the risk of further fires, including restricting fireworks ahead of the July fireworks season.
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Category: safety Published: June 26, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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