WILDFIRES
Utah fire crews hard at work as wildfires continue to burn throughout the state
Jun 28, 2018, 11:56 AM | Updated: 3:25 pm
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah fire crews are working around the clock after wildfires continue to impact many Utahns.
The two major wildfires, the West Valley fire and the Fruitland fire, are causing the biggest problems for residents.
The West Valley fire is located just north of Pine Valley and is believed to be 2,500 acres. The Fruitland fire in Duchesne County has destroyed three buildings – including two homes.
UPDATE: #WestValleyFire grows overnight by 500 acres (now at 2,500) in Washington County’s #PineValley. Five additional handcrews are on their way to #Utah to help. High temps and wind expected to be an issue today @KSL5TV @KSLcom @kslnewsradio pic.twitter.com/ZnBId1Bgex
— Ladd Egan (@laddegan) June 28, 2018
“It was like a scene from hell.”
LIVE from #FruitlandShedFire which destroyed 3 structures on @KSL5TV at 10pm pic.twitter.com/To2XBEwsuD
— Caitlin Burchill (@newsyCaitlin) June 28, 2018
#RoughCanyonFire near Portage, burned more than 3,100 acres so far. About 5% containment. Check out this video of a DC10 drop, taken by a homeowner. Story on @KSL5TV at 5&6. pic.twitter.com/8Y123YMAby
— Mike Anderson (@mikeandersonKSL) June 28, 2018
FIRE UPDATE- HWY130 Fire renamed to #BlackMountainFire– estimated at 4,000 acres. Highway 130 is currently closed. #CCDHowell
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 28, 2018
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the majority of Utah due to dry conditions and high winds. The warning remains in effect until 10 p.m. Friday.
RED FLAG WARNING THROUGH TOMORROW NIGHT… FIRE CONCERNS YET AGAIN. pic.twitter.com/tf2z21rtde
— Grant Weyman (@KSLweyman) June 28, 2018
With cooler evening temperatures Wednesday night, firefighters were able to make some progress on the Dry Canyon Fire, near Parowan in Iron County. The fire is estimated at 30 acres.
#DryCanyon Fire Update: Crews achieve 30% containment, making good progress. Smoke visible from surrounding road systems. Fire cause is being investigated. #CCDHowell
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 28, 2018
With the Fourth of July less than a week away, officials are urging residents to take extra precautions with fireworks. While some areas don’t currently have outdoor burning restrictions, the exercise of caution is recommended.
For reference, the areas NOT IN RED are the areas where it is lawful to light fireworks prior to July 2 (HINT: It’s illegal everywhere until then). https://t.co/mCkezXD8Ny #ffsljc pic.twitter.com/mZeecJz9rB
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 28, 2018
