New evacuation orders have been announced for the Monroe Canyon Fire. In an emergency alert from the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, evacuations were ordered for Long Flat, Big Lake and Porters area. It stated, “if you are within the Monroe or Cove Mountains area evacuate now. Take pets with you […]
CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — A wildfire in southern Utah triggered an evacuation of almost 300 homes and had burned within a mile of some structures as strong winds threatened to fan the uncontrolled blaze. The fire south of the village of Mammoth Creek near Cedar City was burning in […]
SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah (AP) — Officials in Saratoga Springs, Utah say a wildfire that prompted the evacuation of about 3,100 homes on Sunday destroyed one home outside the city and damaged 12 others. The Knolls Fire started south of the community on the shore of Utah Lake on Sunday. The […]
LEHI, Utah (AP) — Utah officials say fireworks caused a wildfire that forced out residents of several houses and from an apartment building early Sunday as flames threatened the homes. Utah Fire Info says in a tweet that a suspect was cooperating with law enforcement. News outlets report there were […]
MIDVALE, Utah (AP) — A school in a Salt Lake City suburb was evacuated Thursday because of a chemical leak. The Unified Fire Authority said approximately 100 special needs students were evacuated from Jordan Valley School in Midvale after a janitor reported a chemical spill near a therapy swimming pool. […]
SPANISH FORK, Utah (AP) — Local officials say two Utah wildfires could keep evacuees out of their homes for weeks. The Utah County Sheriff’s Office and the mayor of Elk Ridge warned Monday that 6,000 residents could be ordered to stay away for at least two weeks. Firefighters say the […]
