Here’s what’s causing that smoke plume near Salt Lake City — and why you don’t need to report it
The fire is meant to help control the growth of phragmites, a water-guzzling invasive species that has taken over the shores of the Great Salt Lake.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Smoke from a prescribed burn on the banks of the Great Salt Lake on Monday, May 25, 2026.
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