COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — Some of the largest fires in Utah history still rage on with little to no containment. The Monroe Canyon Fire has ravaged tens of thousands of acres. And the Beulah Fire has grown to 3,000 acres.

With more than 700 fires this year alone, the Unified Fire Authority isn’t taking any chances. On Tuesday, wildland fire crews were working to help mitigate fire risk in Big Cottonwood Canyon.

It’s a place hikers and campers go to bask in the beauty of the outdoors. From the mountains and trees to the rolling rivers, it seems like an outdoor oasis. But UFA says it also poses one of the biggest fire threats.

Wildland Fire Specialist Tyrell Osterud preps his fuel mitigation crew for the mission ahead.

“The mission for today is fuel mitigation for the homeowners in Brig

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