Wicked Winds on Utah's Fires - 6/26/2026

It has been a wild and windy day in the Great Basin, and some of the existing large fires have made major runs, while new fires have popped up and grown large, also. We'll take a look at the current situation, with a focus on the Cottonwood Fire. We also talk about the fire ecology of Utah, potential effect of the Cottonwood Fire, and limitations faced by firefighters in trying to fight fires under the current critical conditions. Thanks to our sustaining sponsors: Deer Creek Resources - https://deercreekgis.com FYREBX - https://fyrebx.com WATERAX - https://waterax.com Wildfire Safety Systems - https://www.wildfiresafetysystems.com/ QTAC--https://qtacfire.com - Use checkout code 'The Lookout' for a free draft hose kit with any UTV or Pickup skid order! Join our Patreon for extra content!   / thelookout1   For Lookout Merch: https://ko-fi.com/thelookout/shop We are viewer-supported. You can become a monthly Patreon or PayPal subscriber or make a one-time donation on our website: https://the-lookout.org/