Cove Creek Fire continues extreme burn

Cove Creek Fire continues extreme burn

UPDATE: According to the Forest Service, crews now have 43 percent containment on the blaze.

The total acres is still at 2,586 Wednesday morning.

Crews are continuing to battle the Cove Fort Fire in Millard, Beaver and Sevier Counties.

The fire has burned 2,586 acres by Tuesday morning with 35 percent containment near the I-70 and I-15 interchange.

Crews will continue holding operations according to a release from the Forest Service.

The fire is believed to have started by lightning on July 17.