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Fear and hope in Utah in the shadow of America's largest wildfire

People in Monticello, Utah have been tense and preparing to evacuate since shortly after the Babylon fire started June 26th

By Sophie Keller · July 16, 2026
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Fear and hope in Utah in the shadow of America's largest wildfire
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WASHINGTON | People in Monticello, Utah have been tense and preparing to evacuate since shortly after the Babylon fire started June 26th.

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