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Two Structures Destroyed As Fire Officials Warn Of Long Season

Two Structures Destroyed As Fire Officials Warn Of Long Season

(Levan, UT) — After a fire destroyed two structures in Juab County, fire officials are warning that Utah is likely to experience a very tough fire season. The 20-acre fire, west of the Yuba Reservoir, most likely started when someone illegally burned some trash. Fire officials tell KUTV that an […]

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Wildfire In Sevier County

Wildfire In Sevier County

On Mar. 21, crews from Sevier and Sanpete Counties were dispatched to a fire along the Sevier River north of Redmond. According to a post on the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, “the fire started from a controlled burn that had been believed to have been out earlier in […]

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Monroe Canyon Fire Update 9/2

Monroe Canyon Fire Update 9/2

Firefighting efforts continue against the Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County. As of last night the fire is still listed at 73,721 acres and containment has increased to 95 percent. There are currently 353 personnel assigned to fight the fire and suppression repair is estimated at 87 percent complete. The […]

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Wide Mouth Fire Expands To More Than 600 Acres

Wide Mouth Fire Expands To More Than 600 Acres

(Millard County, UT) — The Wide Mouth Fire has now exceeded 600 acres. A lightning strike sparked the blaze Saturday afternoon in Fishlake National Forest near Dog Valley Mountain, south of Kanosh. It grew six times its original size within the first 24 hours. It’s burning west of the Monroe […]

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Monroe Canyon Fire Update 8/25

Monroe Canyon Fire Update 8/25

Firefighting efforts continue against the Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County. As of this morning the fire is still listed at 73,722 acres and containment has increased to 90 percent.  There are currently 447 personnel assigned to fight the fire.

Wide Mouth Fire Expands To Over 400 Acres

Wide Mouth Fire Expands To Over 400 Acres

(Millard County, UT) — Officials in Millard County say the Wide Mouth Fire has grown to more than 600 acres as of early this morning. Officials say a lightning strike sparked the fire Saturday afternoon in Fishlake National Forest near Dog Valley Mountain, south of Kanosh near I-15. The fire […]

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Monroe Canyon Fire Update 8/22

Monroe Canyon Fire Update 8/22

Firefighting efforts continue against the Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County. As of this morning the fire is still listed at 73,722 acres and containment has increased to 88 percent.  There are currently 599 personnel assigned to fight the fire.

Helicopter torch ignitions used on Monroe Mountain on 6/20/19.
Courtesy National Forest Service

Monroe Canyon Fire Update 8/20

The Monroe Canyon Fire in Sever County Continues to burn. As of this morning, the fire is listed at 73,698 acres and is 84 percent contained. There are currently 719 personnel assigned to fight the fire and the cause is still under investigation.

Monroe Canyon Fire Update 8/12

Monroe Canyon Fire Update 8/12

Monroe Canyon Fire Update The Monroe Canyon Fire in Sever County Continues to burn. As of this morning, the fire is listed at 71,884 acres and is 36 percent contained. There are currently 1,506 personnel assigned to fight the fire and the cause is still under investigation.

Monroe Canyon Fire 8/10

Monroe Canyon Fire 8/10

The Monroe Canyon Fire in Sever County Continues to burn. As of this morning, the fire is listed at 71,966 acres and is 35 percent contained. There are currently 1,351 personnel assigned to fight the fire and the cause is still under investigation.