Mandatory Evacuations Ordered For Aspen Cove In Path Of Bennion Creek Fire
Jun 10, 2021, 6:36 PM
Bennion Creek Fire (Chopper 5, KSL TV)
(Chopper 5, KSL TV)
SCOFIELD, Utah – Fire officials ordered the mandatory evacuation of about 100 seasonal homes at the Aspen Cove in Scofield.
The cabin community could be threatened by the Bennion Creek Fire as forecasted winds are expected to push the flames toward the area.
Fire officials called the fire behavior extreme.
#BennionCreekFire update: Effective immediately, a mandatory evacuation of Aspen Cove is taking place in Scofield. The evacuation is due to extreme fire behavior and forecasted winds that will move the fire toward the community. #usfsss
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 10, 2021
The Bennion Creek Fire burned about 1,500 acres along the Utah and Carbon County line.
It was about 25% contained.
