Crews continue to make progress on Little Twist wildfire
Jun 29, 2024, 6:25 PM | Updated: Jun 30, 2024, 4:02 pm
Crews continue to make progress in their efforts to contain the Little Twist wildfire, according to a news release from the Central Utah Fire Interagency. (Central Utah Fire Interagency)
(Central Utah Fire Interagency)
UPDATE — A Red Flag Warning for hot, and windy conditions has been issued for the area west of the fire, according to the Central Utah Fire Interagency.
That warning is in effect until Monday at 9 p.m. The area where the fire is located is expected to see temperatures in the 80s and wind gusts of up to 30 mph.
As of Sunday afternoon, the fire is at 2,600 acres and is 25% contained.
According to a news release, the fire was active on Saturday.
“(Saturday), due to hot, dry and windy conditions, active fire in the Little Twist Drainage made natural short uphill runs in heavy dead and down timber,” the release stated. “Despite very active fire behavior, firefighters and aerial resources were able to work simultaneously to hold the fire within the existing perimeter.”
There are 254 fire personnel working to contain the fire as of Sunday afternoon.
BEAVER — Crews continue to make progress in their efforts to contain the Little Twist wildfire, according to a news release from the Central Utah Fire Interagency.
“Firefighters continue their work on all perimeters, holding and constructing handline to limit fire movement and supporting burnout operations to increase overall containment,” the release stated.
Currently, the fire has grown to 2,550 acres and is 25% contained.
A heli-torch was used Saturday to help fight the blaze from the air.
Little Twist wildfire is now at 2,305 acres and 10% contained, according to fire officials
“(Saturday’s) efforts are aimed at connecting existing line and removing those fuels in order to provide the greatest opportunity for suppression success,” the release stated.
Fire officials said warming and drying conditions in the area are expected for the remainder of the weekend, with temperatures expected to reach into the high 80s.
The fire was declared a wildfire earlier this month after a prescribed burn exceeded its limits.
Smoke will continue to be visible from surrounding areas including Interstate 15, Interstate 70, Highway 89 and Highway 20, according to the release.
The fire is located four miles southeast of Beaver. The fire is located in a remote area with steep, rugged terrain.
The release states there are 298 fire personnel working to contain the fire.
