ST. GEORGE — In case you missed it, here is your weekend recap of the top five most-viewed stories published on St. George News from Saturday to Sunday, July 13-14.
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UPDATED: Evacuation order issued for lightning caused Graff Point Fire in Iron County
The Graff Point Fire burns on early Saturday morning, Cedar City, Utah, Saturday, July 13, 2024 | Photo by Haven Scott, St. George News
ST. GEORGE — A wildfire was reported at 10 p.m. on Friday night south of Cedar City. Later named the Graff Point Fire, the blaze is located on a hillside between Murie Creek and Hicks Creek near Hamilton Fort.
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Woman dies from heat exhaustion in Snow Canyon State Park
Stock image of Washington County Sherriff’s Office patrol vehicle in Snow Canyon State Park, Utah, date not specified | St. George News
ST. GEORGE — One hiker reportedly died from heat exhaustion while hiking in extreme heat on Saturday.
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UPDATED: Wind, lightning take down power poles; power restored in St. George
Stock image | Photo by Svetlosila/Getty Images Plus, St. George News
ST. GEORGE — A quickly moving storm cell that moved through St. George Saturday night brought brief heavy winds and rain, dragging down power lines and causing power outages in over 3,400 homes around the city.
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Meteor shower, sideswiping planets and huddling giants to deliver show over Southern Utah
Composite image with background photo of Jupiter and one of its moons by Themotioncloud, overlay photo of Mars by Buradaki and overlay photo of Uranus by Forplayday/iStock/Getty Images Plus, St. George News
ST. GEORGE — July ushers in a spectacular showing in the heavens above Southern Utah, where clear skies and a waning moon serve as the backdrop to close encounters between planets, astronomical beelines toward the gas giant and the debut of one of the richest meteor showers of the year.
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Minor injuries in ‘high-impact crash’ on Bluff Street in St. George
The cabin of the Chrysler 200 is mostly intact after the crash, St. George, Utah, July 13, 20204 | Photo by Bridger Palmer, St. George News
ST. GEORGE — A man driving a Ford truck was transported to St. George Regional Hospital with minor injuries after colliding with a Chrysler passenger car near 1250 North on Bluff Street Saturday.
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