India, June 27 -- Utah Governor Spencer Cox declared a statewide emergency on Thursday as the Cottonwood Fire grew into the largest active wildfire.

The neighboring surroundings are covered in billowing smoke. Additionally, smoke columns are still visible from all over the state, which has an impact on the quality of the air at well-liked tourist destinations like Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks, which are located far south of the flames.

As a heat wave engulfs the US West Coast, more fire danger is anticipated, with concerning circumstances for states like Colorado and Arizona.

The fire started on June 22. In four days, it overtook every other active wildfire in the country by size. According to Utah's wildfire monitor, nine acti...