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SALT LAKE CITY — Here are the latest updates on wildfires burning across the state of Utah.
This story will be updated throughout the day with the most current information on all the fires in the state.
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See yesterday's wildfire updates here.
Utah fire officials said that Pack Creek Fire in San Juan County is now 16% contained. The current size of the fire is 8,243 acres with 426 fire personnel working the fire.
Fire officials continue to emphasize the importance of avoiding the area for firefighter and public safety.
— Ashley Fredde, KSL.com
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox filmed a public service announcement Monday advising Utahns to use caution during fire season. Utahns were encouraged to observe fire restrictions and do their part.
Thanks @govcox for this reminder of the current drought conditions in UT. We are seeing extreme fire behavior for this time of year, wildfire potential is high. Please use extreme caution & do your part to keep UT safe. Follow along for updates on wildfires statewide. #FireSensepic.twitter.com/H5kCWtJd0k— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 15, 2021
Thanks @govcox for this reminder of the current drought conditions in UT. We are seeing extreme fire behavior for this time of year, wildfire potential is high. Please use extreme caution & do your part to keep UT safe. Follow along for updates on wildfires statewide. #FireSensepic.twitter.com/H5kCWtJd0k
Utah fire officials have extended the mandatory evacuation order currently effect for the Aspen Cove community in Scofield. The extension will be reassessed on Tuesday night, according to a press release from the U.S. Forest Service.
The evacuation's extention is due to extreme fire behavior remaining a threat to the community, said fire officials. The public and residents have been asked to remain clear of the area as firefighters continue to work.
—Ashley Fredde, KSL.com
The Kane County Sheriff's Office and Kane County Fire Warden signed a resolution on Monday banning campfires outside city or town limits.
The restriction bans any open flames including in established fire pits, homes or residences, as well as fence lines. The restriction varies from the Bureau of Land Management's restrictions announced earlier Monday afternoon.
The Bureau of Land Management is expanding fire restrictions on agency-managed lands in Utah this week.
Restrictions will expand for Juab, Millard, Sanpete, Sevier, Wayne and Piute counties on Wednesday, and all other BLM-managed lands will see restrictions expand on Friday, the agency said. Restrictions on BLM lands in southern Utah that were already put in place will also continue.
"Given the extreme drought conditions, human-caused fires are the biggest threat to public lands right now, which makes using Fire Sense critical to our communities and businesses that rely on public lands," BLM Utah State Director Greg Sheehan said in a news release.
Campfires will be banned on BLM lands except in permanent cement or metal fire pits in agency-managed campgrounds and picnic areas, the release said.
Smoking, welding and operating internal combustion engines will also be banned on BLM lands. Using explosives, including exploding targets, and fireworks will also be prohibited.
Fire restrictions begin for all @BLMUtah public lands. Starting June 16, fire restrictions will be in effect in Juab, Millard, Sanpete, Sevier, Wayne and Piute counties. On June 18, all remaining BLM Utah-managed lands will enter restrictions. https://t.co/3yblWYIOglpic.twitter.com/HXXUPftrxs— Bureau of Land Management Utah (@BLMUtah) June 14, 2021
Fire restrictions begin for all @BLMUtah public lands. Starting June 16, fire restrictions will be in effect in Juab, Millard, Sanpete, Sevier, Wayne and Piute counties. On June 18, all remaining BLM Utah-managed lands will enter restrictions. https://t.co/3yblWYIOglpic.twitter.com/HXXUPftrxs
— Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com
The Bennion Creek Fire, burning north of Scofield Reservoir near the junction of Utah, Sanpete and Carbon counties, has now grown to 7,724 acres, authorities said.
The fire area experienced extremely dry conditions, as well as erratic winds, which allowed the fire to grow overnight into Monday morning, state and federal fire officials reported.
#bennioncreekfire experienced overnight growth due to extremely dry conditions and erratic winds. The fire is now 7724 acres. pic.twitter.com/2HGqNeBlID— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 14, 2021
#bennioncreekfire experienced overnight growth due to extremely dry conditions and erratic winds. The fire is now 7724 acres. pic.twitter.com/2HGqNeBlID
The Pack Creek Fire, burning in the La Sal Mountains in northern San Juan County, is now 6% contained, officials said Monday.
The fire started on June 9 due to an abandoned campfire and has grown to 8,243 acres, state and federal fire officials reported through Utah Fire Info.
The Manti-La Sal National Forest where the fire is located has not seen drought conditions this severe for 90 years, officials said. Crews built more containment lines around the fire, but the fire is still growing, so containment has remained at only 6%.
Crews are working to protect structures in upper Pack Creek, as well as the Oowah Lake and Warner Lake basins north and east of the fire area, where the blaze could potentially spread.
The fire may also continue spreading east of Geyser Pass and could threaten structures in the Blue Lake and Dark Canyon areas. Residents of those areas were told to evacuate on Sunday evening, officials said.
The #PackCreekFire is 8,243 acres & 6% contained. We are seeing drought conditions that haven't been seen for at least 90 years. More containment line was secured yesterday around Pack Creek, but containment remains at 6% due to fire growth. More: https://t.co/hxECCbnwnMpic.twitter.com/9VV173t7iG— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 14, 2021
The #PackCreekFire is 8,243 acres & 6% contained. We are seeing drought conditions that haven't been seen for at least 90 years. More containment line was secured yesterday around Pack Creek, but containment remains at 6% due to fire growth. More: https://t.co/hxECCbnwnMpic.twitter.com/9VV173t7iG
The Bear Fire, burning about 4 miles northwest of Helper in Carbon County, is now 14% contained, authorities said.
The fire was mapped at 10,932 acres as of Monday morning, state and federal fire officials reported through Utah Fire Info.
Firefighters had favorable conditions overnight which allowed them to make some progress on the fire. The fire burned actively, but the activity was limited to inside containment lines.
Fire crews will be working Monday to establish containment lines above Helper and Spring Canyon Road, officials said. Drivers on U.S. 6 in the fire area are reminded to slow down and drive cautiously through the area.
#BearFire infrared and maps showing containment actions. The fire is currently mapped at about 10,932 acres and is 14% contained. Find downloadable maps and full update at https://t.co/WO0vgxwGscpic.twitter.com/q5fxiXfiS8— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 14, 2021
#BearFire infrared and maps showing containment actions. The fire is currently mapped at about 10,932 acres and is 14% contained. Find downloadable maps and full update at https://t.co/WO0vgxwGscpic.twitter.com/q5fxiXfiS8
