‘Left Fork Fire’ grows over 3,000 acres holiday weekend
Jun 20, 2022, 4:14 PM | Updated: May 21, 2023, 4:42 pm
The Left Fork fire on 06.20.22 as it's 2608 acres and 5% contained. (Credit: KSL-TV)
(Credit: KSL-TV)
GARFIELD COUNTY, Utah – Fire officials say that the Left Fork Fire is 3,009 acres and 5% contained on Tuesday.
Because of yesterday’s favorable conditions, DWR could properly map out the fire and have a better plan of attack.
Air support will be the primary way to attack the fire due to the rugged terrain for ground crews.
Park officials are also closing more nearby roads and trails.
The @usfsdnf has expanded the Area, Road and Trail Closure surrounding the #LeftForkFire for public and firefighter safety. Please be aware when heading into the area and plan ahead. https://t.co/UzQE2Qx5PO
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 21, 2022
GARFIELD COUNTY, Utah – The “Left Fork Fire” flared up again due to red flag conditions over the holiday weekend.
According to Utah’s DWR, the Left Fork Fire started in early May and was mostly under control, being 97 acres and 60% contained.
At the time, local fire crews were taking over and mopping up the fire.
However, on Saturday, it grew to 325 acres and was 10% contained, according to DWR.
High winds are contributing to renewed activity on the Left Fork Fire, approximately 6.5 miles west of Rainbow Point on the Dixie National Forest. Winds out of the south have been pushing smoke west of the park boundary.
📷 NPS Photo from Rainbow Point pic.twitter.com/UbHyZk1iOo
— Bryce Canyon National Park (@BryceCanyonNPS) June 19, 2022
Crews had trouble fighting the fire due to the difficult terrain, and high winds stopped aviation support.
But, air support arrived Monday morning to help take down the fire.
Crews are attempting to establish an anchor point and construct a line to stop the spread.
On Monday, the Left Fork Fire was 2,608 acres and only 5% contained. It’s moving northeast and crossed the middle fork of Blubber Creek.
#LeftForkFire is currently mapped at 2,608 acres and is 5% contained. A Type 3 Incident Management Team took command of the fire. With more favorable winds and weather conditions, fire managers saw minimal fire growth throughout today's shift. More resources have been ordered. pic.twitter.com/uRidY6uIfn
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 21, 2022
145 personnel are fighting the fire.
No structures are threatened, and no injuries to report.
DWR believes this fire was human-caused.
