Too many wildfires caused by gun owners, says Utah governor (+video)

The Dump fire in Utah, touched off by ricocheting bullets sparking dry cheatgrass, became the 20th wildfire this year caused by target shooters. Many states, including Utah, are prevented from imposing emergency gun controls.

Emergency responders work on a wild land fire that is threatening homes in Saratoga Springs, Utah, Friday, June 22 About 1,000 homes are being evacuated after high winds kicked up a fire near a dump accidentally started by target shooters.

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