Utah County Emergency Management

05/29/2026

Excellent work by all those involved!

Update (located in Utah Co.)The fire has been mapped at 66 acres, & forward progress has been stopped.

The fire is human-caused, with the specific cause still under investigation. No structures were lost, & no closures in effect.

Thanks to the quick work of firefighters, full containment is expected tonight. Crews will remain on scene to extinguish remaining hot spots & strengthen containment lines around the fire.

This will be the last update unless significant changes occur.

05/28/2026

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember all the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice protects the freedoms we enjoy every day, and we are forever grateful.

05/13/2026

There is a threat of isolated to widely scattered severe microburst winds of 60-70 mph on Wednesday, primarily between 12 PM and 7 PM. Thunderstorms will be dry in nature, with little to no rainfall, and wind gusts may reach far away from their parent thunderstorm.

05/11/2026

A good tip for those who live in areas that may be prone to wildfire: Use fire-resistant materials for construction, renovation, & landscaping to protect your property from a wildfire.

05/09/2026

Oh, rats… literally.

You may have seen headlines about the recent hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship overseas. While that situation is getting a lot of attention, it's important to know the risk to people here in Utah remains very low. The cruise ship outbreak involved a rare strain (Andes) and close-contact exposure in a unique environment.

Here in Utah, hantavirus is most commonly linked to contact with infected rodents — especially in places like sheds, cabins, garages, barns, or other closed-up spaces. This would be a rodent-to-person transmission, not person-to-person.

The good news? Prevention is pretty simple 👇
• Air out closed spaces before cleaning
• Don’t sweep or vacuum rodent droppings
• Spray droppings with disinfectant first
• Wear gloves when cleaning
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when cleaning up heavy rodent infestations
• Seal holes where mice can get inside
• Keep food sealed and clutter cleaned up

Symptoms can start out feeling like the flu: fever, muscle aches, fatigue, and headaches.

A little rodent prevention now can go a long way toward keeping your home and family safe. 🏡🐀
https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/rodent-control/clean-up.html

05/09/2026

UDOT will be conducting a controlled burn on the South side of Pioneer Crossing, West of 2300 W, on Saturday, May 9. We will be on site to assist.

04/30/2026

This past weekend, our building was host to the Utah County Sheriff's Office annual SWAT school. This school, often referred to as "Hell Week", was a grueling 5-day course during which officers from around the country ate, slept, and had classroom training in our facility.

04/29/2026

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY!!

We’ll be kicking off Exercise Wolverine.

Tomorrow’s training is built to test how quickly and effectively Guard members and partner agencies can respond when the homeland is under pressure, from disaster response and support to civil authorities to cyber threats and infrastructure protection.

So, yeah, we are kind of a big deal!

Exercise Wolverine will take place at Camp Williams and surrounding communities, Dugway Proving Ground, the Utah Test and Training Range, Central Utah Water Conservancy District, and the Shops at South Town as forces train to stay ready for the missions that matter most.

04/22/2026

🚨 Fire Update 🚨

* Size: 408 acres
* Containment: 50%
* Mop-up efforts: Progressing well ✅

This fire was human caused and investigation is ongoing. Preliminary findings by our investigation is pointing towards target shooting as the cause. This is the last update unless significant changes occur.

Stay safe and informed.