Spencer Burt

Spencer Burt is a digital content producer at FOX 13 News, where he writes local news articles, edits and manages website content, and runs social media channels. He started working at FOX 13 after graduating from Utah State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism. His previous work experiences include positions as a news writer and copy editor at The Utah Statesman, an intern news reporter at Deseret News, and involvement in marketing/public relations in local politics, academics, and athletics. Spencer also has a background in sitcoms and sketch comedy. He is skilled in skiing, hiking, cycling, casual sports fandom, and enjoys exploring various forms of entertainment.

Biography:  https://www.fox13now.com/spencerburt

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The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

95%

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  • Approximately 20 homes have been evacuated
  • Approximately 40 homes have been evacuated
  • Mandatory evacuations were in place for north of Dorchester Drive including Twickenham Drive

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Utah Wildfire Grows to 400 Acres, Mandatory Evacuations Ordered for Homes Near Ensign Peak

Utah Wildfire Grows to 400 Acres, Mandatory Evacuations Ordered for Homes Near Ensign Peak

Broke On: Saturday, 20 July 2024 A wildfire named Sandhurst Fire, human-caused and spanning 400 acres with no containment near Ensign Peak since July 20, forced mandatory and voluntary evacuations for approximately 40 homes. Structures including radio towers were threatened, while the Utah State Capitol served as a shelter. Over 585 fires burned in Utah during wildfire season, with over 421 being human-caused and exacerbated by hot, dry conditions and high winds.