Yellow Lake Fire’s progression slows, second town meeting coming Sunday

Oct 12, 2024, 12:47 PM | Updated: 4:38 pm

Yellow Lake Fire from Heber City. (KSL viewer)...

Yellow Lake Fire from Heber City. (KSL viewer)

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KAMAS — The Yellow Lake Fire’s progression finally slowed down Friday into Saturday morning, with crews working hard on the fire’s eastern boundary, according to the United States Forest Service.

“Five scooper planes worked throughout the day on Friday dropping water to slow fire progression on the east side of the fire. Retardant drops were also used where needed,” the Forest Service said in a press release Saturday. “This allows ground crews to safely enter more active portions of the fire.”

On Saturday afternoon, the fire had grown to roughly 26,197 acres and is 21% contained.

“The North and West Forks of the Duchesne River, and Granddaddy Lakes area are under a mandatory go evacuation meaning all residents, hunters, and recreationists must leave and stay out of the area,” the U.S. Forest Service posted on Facebook. “Hanna is under a set order, advising residents to have bags packed and be prepared to evacuate if necessary.”

The ground crews aim to dig trenches in areas where retardant can’t reach due to tree cover in order to contain the fire. The Forest Service said the north and east edges of the fire are their top priorities because they are still the most active parts of the fire.

The Forest Service said the winds coming in Saturday should be favorable for the southern edge of the fire — good news for the town of Hanna, which remains on notice to be ready to evacuate from the south end of the fire. Area closures remain for much of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.

Map shows the boundaries of the Yellow Lake Fire (dark red) and the areas closed while crews work to battle the blaze. (United States Forest Service)

A public meeting to present more information about the Yellow Lake Fire is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 13 at 3 p.m. at the Kamas Middle School Auditorium.

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Yellow Lake Fire’s progression slows, second town meeting coming Sunday