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 […]
The Monroe Canyon Fire continues to burn in Sevier County. As of this morning the fire is listed at 9,544 acres and is three percent contained. There are currently 808 personnel assigned to fight the fire and the official cause is under investigation.
(Sevier County, UT) — Officials are searching for a suspect believed to have started the Monroe Canyon Fire. The U.S. Forest Service reported the individual was seen driving a dark blue, two-door Utility Terrain Vehicle with red and white markings near Monroe Mountain around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. The vehicle […]
Another wildfire has ignited in Sevier County. According to Utah Fire Info, the Cove fire started yesterday afternoon on Cove Mountain, about ten miles northeast of the Monroe Canyon Fire, and has already burned 150 acres. This is a developing story and we will update you with more information as […]
The Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County continues to grow. As of this afternoon the fire is listed at 5,028 acres and is zero percent contained. According to Sevier County Sheriff Nathan Curtis, several small planes and a helicopter are helping with firefighting efforts due to emergency communications towers and […]
A new wildfire is burning in Sevier County. According to the Utah Fire Info website, the Monroe Canyon Fire started Sunday afternoon and has already burned 1,250 acres. According to Sevier County Sheriff Nathan Curtis, the fire is burning “right in Monroe Canyon and the roads are closed.” Cabin owners […]
(Pine Valley, UT) — The Forsyth Fire that forced evacuations in three Utah communities has grown to nearly 13-thousand acres and is 32 percent contained. The U.S. Forest Service says natural features like rock bands and meadows are helping slow the fire’s spread. Firefighters continue mop-up operations in the fire’s […]
(Pine Valley, UT) — Residents of Pine Valley, Grass Valley, and Grassy Flats will be allowed to return home starting at 10:00 a.m. today as evacuation orders are downgraded from “Go” to “Set” status. Only residents will be allowed past the soft road closure, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s […]
(Pine Valley, UT) — The Forsyth Fire has expanded to more than 82-hundred acres with zero containment as firefighters enter their seventh day battling the blaze. Thirteen homes were destroyed early on, and evacuation orders remain in effect for Pine Valley and Grass Valley. Residents in Pinto are advised to […]
(Hatch, UT) — Another Southern Utah wildfire has burned nearly 16-thousand acres near Bryce Canyon National Park. Officials said yesterday that more than 600 people are working to control the France Canyon Fire in Dixie National Forest. The fire is ten-percent contained, and firefighters were working to strengthen containment lines […]
