Spencer Cox: “Today isn't about politics. It's about protecting lives…”

“When, when people who've dedicated their lives to protecting Utah tell us this year is different, we. We desperately need to listen. Today isn't about politics. It's about protecting lives, homes, and communities during one of the most dangerous fire seasons our state has ever faced. certainly in our lifetime. In a moment, you're gonna hear from Director Jamie Barnes, our state forester, who will explain exactly what firefighters are seeing on the ground and, and why these conditions are so dangerous.” (02:57–03:09)

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