Dry Fork Fire started near Big Creek Canyon
Aug 6, 2024, 7:19 PM | Updated: Aug 7, 2024, 1:53 pm
Dry Fork Fire in Rich county near Big Creek Road and Big Creek Canyon. (Utah Fire Info)
(Utah Fire Info)
UPDATE — The Dry Fork Fire has grown to 1,500 acres, according to an update from Utah Fire Info on Wednesday morning.
The fire is 0% contained and saw “moderate fire activity overnight,” according to Utah Fire Info. Fire activity is expected to be active on Wednesday.
There is a possibilty that structures could be threatened by the fire.
Road closures in the area have been implemented by Rich County.
Lightning is the cause of the fire.
RANDOLPH, Rich County — A new fire started Tuesday near Big Creek Canyon in Rich County, officials said.
UPDATE: At approximately 8:40 p.m., Utah Fire Info reported the Dry Fork Fire was an estimated 1,140 acres.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The Dry Fork Fire was estimated to be between 20 and 30 acres at approximately 5:30 p.m., according to a Facebook post from the Rich County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff’s Office reported the fire was moving and said ranchers are allowed to retrieve their stock at their own risk. Officials are working to find a location where the animals can be loaded safely onto trucks and trailers.
Officials are asking people to avoid the area of Randolph and Big Creek Road.
This story is developing and may be updated as KSL TV receives new information from officials.
