LEEDS, Utah — As wildfire season looms on the horizon, fire crews in southern Utah are already setting controlled fires, but not to fight flames—they’re lighting them to prevent future blazes. The Hurricane Valley Fire Department is currently in the midst of their third prescribed burn of the week, this time in Leeds. The burn is being conducted at the request of a private landowner who has built a firebreak around their property. The fire department was contacted to safely burn the surrounding vegetation, a service they provide free of charge. Each prescribed burn is meticulously planned to ensure safety…
