Authorities Report New Fire Start In Carbon County
Aug 3, 2020, 8:42 AM | Updated: 10:20 am
Graphic: Utah Fire Info
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office on Monday reported a new wildfire southeast of East Carbon.
Authorities said the Water Canyon Fire is approximately 100 acres, and crews have called in air support to fight the blaze.
The cause is currently unknown.
There are five other fires currently burning in the state, according to Utah Fire Info.
Upper Provo Wildfire
Location: Utah County
Start date: July 31
Size: 336 acres
Contained: 5%
Cause: Human caused, under investigation
Hollow Fire
Location: Sanpete County
Start date: July 31
Size: 1,416 acres
Contained: 40%
Cause: Under investigation
Split Fire
Location: Uintah County
Start date: June 26
Size: 18 acres
Contained: Unknown
Cause: Lightning
Howell Peak Fire
Location: Millard County
Start date: July 19
Size: 1,885 acres
Contained: 75%
Cause: Unknown
Pine Hollow Fire
Location: Kane County
Start date: July 29
Size: 11,275 acres
Contained: 15%
Cause: Lightning
