Deer Creek Fire at 57 Acres and 75 Percent Containment

Sep 15, 2019, 4:03 PM

Wasatch County Sheriff's Office

KSLTV.com

HEBER, Utah – Fire crews continued to work the Deer Creek Fire Sunday.

“We walked the line this morning and are updating the acreage to 57 acres.The fire is 75% contained,”Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook.

WCSO said the crews were working on mopping up the fire line to make sure there is not any heat on the outside edge of the fire.

They provided these photos from the air attack yesterday that show the burn scar.

Courtesy Wasatch County Sheriff's Office

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