Report explores what went wrong last year when dual wildfires nearly overran two Utah towns

(Rick Egan | Tribune file photo) The Bald Mountain Fire burns in the hills above Woodland Hills on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018.

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Brian MafflyPublic lands and environment reporter

Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.