Structures Threatened By Fire Located South Of Veyo
Sep 27, 2020, 6:55 PM | Updated: Jul 12, 2023, 6:51 pm
Crews are responding to a new fire located south of Veyo in Washington County. (Utah Fire Info)
(Utah Fire Info)
VEYO, Utah — Crews are responding to a new fire located south of Veyo in Washington County.
Officials estimated the Veyo Pool Fire at 75 to 100 acres just before 7 p.m. Sunday.
The blaze grew to 400 acres around 8 p.m., primarily because of 15-25 mile per hour winds in the area.
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Air and ground resources suppressing the #VeyoPoolFire located in Washington County south of Veyo. Estimated at 20 acres. Structures threatened. Cause under investigation. #ffslkw pic.twitter.com/qbCjFnL5yW— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) September 28, 2020
Additional air support and ground crews were called in to assist.
Structures were reportedly being threatened, but no evacuations have been ordered.
The #VeyoPoolFire is impacting travel on Hwy 18, 1 lane is closed. The fire has grown to 400 acres, primarily driven by 15-25 mph winds. Please drive with caution near the fire area for firefighter safety. #ffslkw pic.twitter.com/PjKzrmxLhQ
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) September 28, 2020
Fire officials said one lane of State Route 18 was closed due to the fire.
The cause was being investigated.
