FIRE WATCH: Firefighters Make Progress Thanks To Rain — And Snow
Sep 12, 2019, 6:44 AM
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Fire officials said they made significant progress battling blazes in Utah thanks to Wednesday’s rain, and crews in Emery County had to warm themselves up thanks to a blanket of snow.
Neck Fire
The Neck Fire, burning in Iron County, is now 100% contained. It scorched 19,000 acres approximately 15 miles north of Cedar City. Fire officials believe it was started by lightning.
#neckfire 100% contained. 19151 acres. A Great Basin Team 7 firefighter met with Minersville Elementary School students today. pic.twitter.com/oVGsA3EvaG
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) September 12, 2019
Meadow Creek Fire
The Meadow Creek Fire near Fillmore is at 90% containment. Also sparked by lightning, the fire has burned about 43,000 acres. Crews hope to have full containment by next week.
#MeadowCreekFire is 90 percent contained tonight and 4,231 acres in size. Jump in containment thanks to hard work by firefighters, coupled with measurable rain on the fire Wednesday.
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) September 12, 2019
Mammoth Fire
Finally, authorities battling the Mammoth Fire in Emery County shared a video of the Lone Peak Hotshots as they prepared for a day of fighting the fire — in the snow.
The fire is approximately 75% contained.
