Multiple New Fires Start In 2 Days Across Utah
Jul 14, 2020, 2:18 PM | Updated: 9:38 pm
An aircraft drops fire retardant near the Green Springs community, where a few homes were temporarily evacuated Monday. (Photo courtesy: Greg Murray)
(Photo courtesy: Greg Murray)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The state saw at least eight new fire starts Monday and Tuesday, according to Utah Fire Info.
Three of those fires are currently burning near each other in Washington County, where a red flag warning is in place. The rest are spread out across the state.
Turkey Farm Road Fire
In Washington County, the Turkey Farm Road Fire started Monday and has burned an estimated 11,700 acres and is zero percent contained. Currently there are no evacuations, but one outbuilding has been destroyed.
The fire is burning north of St. George, or about three miles west of Washington City.
The blaze was caused by fireworks, authorities said. The incident is under investigation and officials have released descriptions for three teenage males believed to be responsible for starting the fire.
Investigators on the #TurkeyFarmRoadFire are asking the public for help identifying the individuals responsible for starting the fire with fireworks. Suspects: 3 teenage males seen driving a white sedan on Cottonwood rd around 9 pm on July 13th. Contact 435-704-4456 with info.
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 14, 2020
On Tuesday, the fire was transitioned to a Type 3 incident management team.
Authorities have requested the public avoid roads and trails in the area, including Turkey Track Road, Danish Ranch Road, BLM Road 901, Winchester Trail Road, Icehouse Trail, Yellow Knolls Trail, Black Gulch Trail, Middleton Trail and Mesa Rim Trail.
#TurkeyFarmRoadFire Update: Estimated at 11,700 acres and 0% contained. No evacuations in place. The fire made significant runs throughout the day driven by wind and terrain. A Type 2 incident management team has been ordered to take command of the fire. #ffslkw pic.twitter.com/TPeeuPbMWq
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 15, 2020
A few homes were evacuated Tuesday, but fire officials said they expected those evacuations to be lifted later in the day.
Big Summit Fire
The Big Summit Fire started in Nevada on Monday and moved into the western portion of Iron County, forcing the evacuation of the Hamlin Valley. It has burned 4,000 acres so far. The cause of the fire is unknown.
BREAKING: The Hamlin Valley in Iron County is being evacuated due to the #BigSummitFire, according to @ironsheriff.
The fire started Monday in Nevada. #KSLTV https://t.co/QsDLHDQy9U
— KSL 5 TV (@KSL5TV) July 15, 2020
Mountain Home Fire
The Mountain Home Fire was reported Tuesday and is currently burning in Weber County near the Coldwater Trailhead. It’s burned approximately 78 acres, and was 50 percent contained Tuesday night.
The cause is unknown.
Crews are attacking the Mountain Home Fire with two helicopters and a single-engine air tanker, along with state, local and federal resources.
#uwcnf #Mountainhomefire mapped at 78 acres, 50% contained. One additional crew has arrived and a second crew is still in route. Residents may see pockets of fire overnight, but there will be several engine crews working through out the night. pic.twitter.com/1cFpkQoH6O
— Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF (@UWCNF) July 15, 2020
Cottonwood Springs Fire
The Cottonwood Springs Fire is burning north of St. George at the base of Pine Valley Mountain. Officials currently don’t have an estimated size on the fire yet.
No buildings are being threatened; however, officials are concerned about power lines in the area.
Veyo West Fire
The Veyo West Fire is burning approximately 20 miles north of St. George. The cause is under investigation. It has burned approximately 1,100 acres so far and is zero percent contained.
Evacuations were initially ordered for the towns of Brookside and Veyo, though most evacuations were lifted by Tuesday.
#VeyoWestFire evacuation lifted for Brookside, portions of west Veyo. Hwy 18 open. Backburn operations successful pic.twitter.com/4lat2sJ0U8
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 14, 2020
Goshen Canyon Fire
Authorities said the Goshen Canyon Fire was started Monday by a cigarette. It has burned 215 acres in Utah County and is 100 percent contained. Evacuations were ordered Monday but have since been lifted.
The fire started on Mario’s property. He says a man threw his cigarette out of the car and onto his property (investigators looking into it). He got his family out and managed to save his home but not everything.. Hear from him only on @KSL5TV at 10. #GoshenCanyonFire #exclusive pic.twitter.com/ym0WokkWuA
— Matt Rascon (@MattRasconNews) July 14, 2020
Abbot Fire
Burning in Duchsene County since Monday, the Abbott Fire has burned 52 acres and is zero percent contained. The cause is unknown.
Split Fire
The Split Fire is burning in Uintah County. According to the state’s Incident Information System, the fire has burned 18 acres.
Allen Fire
The Allen Fire is currently burning in Daggett County, northeast of Vernal and near the Utah-Colorado state line. One structure is threatened, and it was caused by lightning. It has burned 40 acres.
#AllenFire Update: Specialized aerial mapping shows fire is 40 acres, down from earlier estimates. Fire is 0% contained.
Hand crews have started direct attack, with support from helicopters & engine crews. Fire has moved away from structures. #blmgl
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 15, 2020
