OAKLEY, Summit County — Some Utah homeowners are reeling from steep increases in their home insurance premiums, with many blaming the financial aftereffects of the Yellow Lake Fire.
Along the Wasatch Back, new rates are hitting hard, with some residents seeing their premiums triple or more compared to last year.
For Oakley homeowner Josh McReavy, the impact has been staggering. His annual premium jumped from $2,500 to nearly $7,000 — an increase of $4,500. This significant hike comes despite the Yellow Lake Fire not directly impacting his home or property…