Thompson Ridge Fire grows to 200 acres

Aug 6, 2023, 9:59 PM | Updated: Aug 7, 2023, 9:38 am

A photo of the "Thompson Ridge Fire" near Beaver, Utah. (KSL TV Viewer)

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BEAVER COUNTY, Utah — A wildfire started by a lightning strike near Beaver, Utah, has continued to grow, fire authorities say.

On Sunday, Fish Lake National Forest officials reported the fire started on Friday and was only about 5 acres, but is now 200 acres.

The fire is uncontained and no structures are threatened.

Fire Information for Thompson Ridge Fire

A lightning-caused fire that started Aug. 4, 11 miles Southeast of Beaver, Utah

Currently, is 200 acres (As of 6:30 pm, Aug 06, 2023)

Please go to https://t.co/JO37psAYn0 for more information#thompsonridgefire #fishlakenf pic.twitter.com/gHDG2CFpJ3

— FishlakeNF (@FishlakeNF) August 7, 2023

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information is provided.

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