Story Archive for 09/10/2007
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Birch Creek Fire
Published on September 10, 2007 at 11:23AM
Updated on September 10, 2007 at 05:40PM
(Mayfield) The Forest Service is currently watching a fire in the Twelve Mile and Birch Creek area. The fire was started by lightning on Saturday. No suppression efforts have taken place at this time. Forest officials are allowing the fire to burn in order to reduce the amount of fuel in the area. Those recreating in the area are asked to be cautious, and also not to report the fire. Fire managers are monitoring the fire and weather conditions and will respond if the fire threatens life or property. Areas primarily affected are the Birch Creek Trail and the Loveridge Flat area. For more information on this fire and other fires in the state visit www.utahfireinfo.gov.
SB Ridge Fire continues to burn
Published on September 10, 2007 at 09:11AM
(RICHFIELD) – The lightning-caused SB Ridge fire has only burned about 20 acres approximately a mile south of I-70 near the Ivie Creek Rest Area. Doug Robison of the Richfield Fire Agency says this fire is being treated as a Wildland Fire Use fire. He says the fire is burning in steep, rocky terrain with no vehicle access and is being monitored by fire crews. Smoke will be visible for the next few weeks, depending on weather conditions and fire behavior.
Oil Drilling Applications
Published on September 10, 2007 at 09:11AM
(MOAB) – The BLM and Forest Service are hosting an interactive satellite broadcast for those who need help in preparing documents for oil and gas development on Federal lands. BLM Spokesman, Tom Gorey, says at times, Applications for Permits to Drill, or APD’s, are not filled out correctly. Gorey says help is available at the BLM Moab Field Office this Thursday from 9:30am to 12:30pm. For more information, call 259-2100.
Oak Creek Canyon road closed
Published on September 10, 2007 at 09:11AM
(RICHFIELD) – A road in Oak Creek Canyon near Oak City will be closed to low-clearance vehicles until further notice. Flash flooding this summer has washed out portions of the road above Oak Creek campground and crews are repairing the roadway. Davida Carnahan of the Richfield Fire Agency says the closure was necessary for public safety but the road will still remain open for OHV use. She says the flooding was a result of the erosion that occurred following the Devil’s Den Fire that burned through the area last summer. Carnahan says the scheduled work will include removing debris from the channel near the campground, stabilizing streambanks and repairing the campground’s water system which was also damaged during the flooding. She also commented that the campground may be closed for the season earlier than in the past to ensure public safety while heavy equipment is operating in the area. If you have any questions, call the Fillmore Ranger District Office at 743-5721.