MOAB, Utah (AP) — A wildfire sparked by an abandoned campfire is forcing evacuations south of Moab. KTVX reports the evacuations are mandatory for all private property on the east side of Geyser Pass. They were ordered after the fire called the fire breached a road. Four primary buildings and […]
Effective at 5:00 p.m. June 10 a mandatory evacuation is in effect for Aspen Cove in Schofield. The evacuation is due to extreme fire behavior and winds pushing the Bennion Creek Fire towards the community. All residence are asked to leave immediately and the public is asked to remain clear […]
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 […]
Update: Apr. 7 As of the morning of Apr. 7 the fire is 25% contained and has burned roughly 700 acres. It was determined that this fire was caused by a legal permitted burn. The person followed the instructions with one exception, they failed to make sure the burn was […]
On Sep. 29 a small wildfire broke out on Cove Mountain. As of the evening of Sep. 29, the Lookout fire has burned approximately half of an acre. The fire is estimated to be contained by 6:00 p.m. on Sep. 30. The fire is believed to be human caused but […]
In the evening of Sep. 21 a new fire began to burn along State Highway 153 about 10 miles east of Beaver. The 3 Creeks Fire began around 5 p.m. on Sep. 21 and crews began to establish a hose lay on the north end of the fire that same […]
Authorities are seeking information regarding a string of suspicious fires that occurred in Sanpete County, between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., on September 6. Eleven fires were started along Skyline Drive between South Tent Mountain and Potter’s Canyon. Fire fighters have been able to contain all the fires before the […]
On Aug. 16 a new wildfire was reported approximately 15 miles east of Salina in the Cowboy Drainage area. The fire is burning in rough terrain, limiting firefighter access. Air crews along with ground crews are working to establish containment lines. For public and firefighter safety, individuals are being asked […]
A new wildfire has been reported in Beaver County. According to fire officials the Cougar Fire started Aug. 16 around 1:45 p.m. in Hamlin Valley near Cougar Spar in Beaver County. As of 9:00 a.m. on Aug. 17 the fire has burned 476 acres and is 0% contained. The cause […]
Fire crews are working to suppress a new wildfire in Kane County. The Strawberry Fire was reported July 20 around 2:00 p.m. and is burning near the Mammoth Creek Road in Kane County. As of the morning of July 21 the fire has burned around 43 acres and is 0% […]
