After two weeks of helping to fight the devastating wildfires in Southern California, Utah firefighters are on their last 24-hour shift.

As animal shelters become overwhelmed due to wildfires, officials have flown 84 lost pets to Utah until they can be reunited with their owners.

The winds fueling Southern California wildfires form when a high-pressure system develops over the Great Basin in Utah and Nevada

As thousands of firefighters, including some from Utah, continue to battle deadly wildfires raging across Southern California, organizations in Utah County are firming up aid to help those who have been impacted.

Southern Utah Thunderbirds (3-15, 1-4 WAC) at Cal Baptist Lancers (6-13, 3-2 WAC) Riverside, California; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Emma Johansson and Cal Baptist host Ava Uhrich and Southern Utah in WAC play.

The catastrophic fires in Southern California have many Sandy residents concerned over similarities in topography between the two locations.

Firefighters with the Unified Fire Authority and various other departments from around the Wasatch Front are working 24-hour-long shifts to give aid where they can in Southern California.

Firefighters from several agencies in Southern Utah and throughout other parts of the state have been deployed to assist in battling the devastating wildfires that have ravaged the Los Angeles

Many parts of the west are drying out, but Colorado and Utah's popular ski resorts should pick up fresh snowfall throughout the weekend.

Local-government taxes and fees are taking a hit ahead of a costly rebuild. Initial shortfalls are even spreading to bond markets.

The incoming storm system will bring the most rain to many Southern California cities since the water year began.

The property's owner says the new hotel will be at the "very top of the pyramid of all lodging and hospitality."