Evacuations Being Lifted For Ether Hollow Fire
Sep 8, 2020, 12:49 PM | Updated: 12:54 pm
Ether Hollow Fire (Photo: Utah Fire Info)
(Photo: Utah Fire Info)
MAPLETON, Utah – Authorities began lifting evacuations at the Ether Hollow Fire in Utah County at noon on Tuesday.
Fire officials noted that those residents within the evacuation zone will remain in an advisory state since it will be possible for further fire activity once the grass dries.
More than 200 homes were evacuated Monday and 500 homes were threatened after the wildfire was sparked by a target shooter. The small fire quickly grew from about three acres to 1,000 thanks to the dry conditions along with heavy winds.
The #EtherHollowFire evacuations in the Hobble Creek, Springville & Mapleton areas will be lifted at 12 pm today, these areas will be in a “Pre-Evacuation” status. Whiting Campground remains closed. Conditions will be continuously monitored. #ffslkw pic.twitter.com/NhbUEsQAVj
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) September 8, 2020
The fire is zero percent contained. Officials said overnight rain has significantly reduced the fire activity, which has allowed residents in Hobble Creek, Springville and Mapleton to return to their homes.
The Ether Hollow Fire is the second fire this month to be started by target shooting.
