Two wildfires are also believed to have broken out in Utah on Saturday, burning more than 3,000 acres in less than a day, according to posts on Twitter from Utah Fire Info. Started north of the East Fork fire and merged with it on September 7, losing its name. The Orem Police Officer present when the fire started is cooperating with officials. Please stay out of the closure area for public and firefighter safety.Assigned Resources: 4 – Helicopters 4 – Fixed wing aircraft, Fire Bosses 5 – Engines 3 – Modules 1 – Type 2IA Hand crew 1 – Type 2 Hand crew 131 – Total PersonnelToday, September 26th, air operations will continue to coordinate with ground resources to strategically drop water on the areas of the fire where the potential for growth is highest and closest to the community. While no structures were under threat, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued an emergency closure of the Henefer-Echo Wildlife Management Area. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The Traverse Fire burns near homes in Lehi, Utah, Sunday, June 28, 2020. Officials determined the fire was human-caused, according to Utah Fire Info. Human-caused, 1 structure and 2 cars destroyed. “Fire activity was minimal overnight,” Utah and federal crews wrote on Twitter. Firefighters were first sent to the area of 1000 E. Cascade Drive in Orem about noon Saturday. Merged with North Stansbury Fire on June 1st at 6,848.8 acres. For Immediate Release: COWBOY FIRE – August 30, 2020 (8:00 A.M.) Fire Information Line: 435-979-6560 Start Date: 8/16/2020Cause: Under InvestigationEst. The investigation is on-going; more info will be shared when it's available. All rights reserved. State Road 92 remained closed between Provo Canyon and Cascade Springs, crews reported. This page was last edited on 18 October 2020, at 21:19. A Salt Lake City homeless camp cleanup didn’t go as planned. The wildfire has been difficult to contain for several reasons, officials said. Burnouts have been conducted behind evacuated homes near the mouth of the canyon, according to Utah Fire Info. SUNDAY 10/18/2020 1:49 p.m. OREM, Utah (ABC4 News) – The Range fire is now 3,000 acres and growing, according to fire officials. The fire is burning on light fuels, like grass and cheatgrass, and “the higher it gets, the less fuels it’s going to have,” Hirst said. Location: 1 mile east from Neff’s Canyon Trailhead, Mount Olympus WildernessCause: LightningSize: 55 acresContainment: 0%Fuels: Timber and oak brushClosures: Neff’s Canyon Trail: The area closure includes all trails and trailheads. Started in Utah County, and spread south into Juab County. I’ve tried to be as sensitive to the discomfort that that has caused as I can be, but ultimately, I still feel like it was important to do," Tara Westover said about writing "Educated. “Traditionally, there is a breeze that comes out of that canyon every night,” Hirst said. The blaze started just above the Orem Cemetery. Caused by lightning. “Mainly, we’re looking at two things,” Hirst said. Utah Fire Info Home; Active Wildfires and Projects; News Room; Toggle navigation Home » Active wildfires. Active Fire Restriction Documents; Active Wildfires and Projects Officials want to keep the blaze from spreading downhill, and wind blowing from the canyon could make containment difficult. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. All rights reserved. Has not crossed HWY 189.”, However, hours later, subsequent updates said that the fire was “making a run to the North,” adding that “aviation resources in coordination with firefighters on the ground are engaged in suppression efforts.”, As of Sunday afternoon, the Range Fire was estimated to be at “3,000 acres and growing.”, U.S. Highway 189 in Provo Canyon is to remain closed for all of Sunday, according to a tweet from the Utah Department of Transportation, to enable crews to continue fire control work. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. The following is a list of fires that burned more than 1,000 acres (400 ha), or produced significant structural damage or casualties. 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Hirst said the evacuation order could remain in place throughout Saturday evening and he predicted that the fire response will be an “extended event.”. Caused by lightning. No. The Range Fire began Saturday about noon, above Orem, near a gun range. A helicopter works to extinguish a brush fire at the base of Mount Timpanogos in Orem on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. Hirst estimated that around 100 to 120 firefighters were fighting the blaze. Officials were continuing to investigate the cause of the fire, Hirst said, noting that personnel had been training at a gun range in the area. “We are protecting infrastructure. Here are his insights from a TedXSaltLakeCity lecture. That blaze, which is said to be human-caused, was mapped at 1,460 acres as of Sunday morning. Yukai Peng, Deseret News OREM — A wildfire at the base of Mount Timpanogos forced the evacuation of about 15 homes Saturday and shut down Provo Canyon. A new fire was reported Monday afternoon northeast of La Sal in San Juan County. Visit https://bit.ly/3j0TfLI for tips. Trick or treat? The Range Fire has more than doubled in size since Sunday, but U.S. Highway 189, which connects Heber City to Utah County, had reopened as of Monday. Orem’s water system is up on that hill, as well as homes, so that is our priority. sltrib.com © 1996-2020 The Salt Lake Tribune. Will Utah kids be out gathering candy on Halloween? With the early signing period rapidly approaching, here is a look at BYU’s 2021 recruiting class, with prospects listed according to reporting by 247 Sports. A brush fire burns at the base of Mount Timpanogos in Orem on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. Active Wildfires and Projects ... September 2020; August 2020; July 2020; June 2020; May 2020; November 2019; October 2019; September 2019; August 2019; July 2019; June 2019; May 2019; April 2019; March 2019; December 2018; Caused by vehicle dragging chains, 3 structures destroyed. Another wildfire started in Summit County, east of Henefer, Saturday afternoon. On Thursday, four helicopters, four fixed wing aircraft, five engines, three modules, one hotshot crew, one Type 2 Hand crew and 131 total personnel had been assigned to fight the blaze. Caused by lightning. And then traditionally we do have a breeze shift, or a wind shift, that’s going to occur later this evening, and we’re going to prepare for that.”. High school football: Westlake defense comes up big in 35-23 win over Hunter. Firefighters conducted a successful burn out operation along the heel of the fire last night and secured 10% containment.Today crews, heavy equipment & aircraft will suppress hot spots and secure fireline. Caused by lightning. The Utah Army National Guard reported that it was sending two Black Hawk helicopters to help suppress the fire Saturday afternoon. Utah Fire Info said the Traverse Fire was 26 percent contained as of Sunday night, despite strong winds in the area. Will Utah kids be out gathering candy on Halloween? After fire officials in Utah County ordered the evacuation of some homes around Provo Canyon on Saturday, those people were allowed to return on Sunday morning. sltrib.com © 1996-2020 The Salt Lake Tribune. The first major fire of the season was the Saddle Fire of May 12,[4] and the largest by burned area is the East Fork Fire at 80,535 acres. Please see the attached map. 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More information will be shared soon from local emergency managers regarding evacuation preparation. “That’s why we are evacuating those homes, and we’re developing a group of structure protection engines in the event that does occur.”. Officials had also requested a strike team from the Salt Lake Valley for structure protection. Caused by exploding target. Merged with Rock Path Fire, lost its name. 100% contained on June 27th at 450 acres, escaped containment on June 28th due to strong winds. A helicopter drops water on a fire burning in Neff’s Canyon east of Millcreek on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. Here are his insights from a TedXSaltLakeCity lecture. The Utah-based activist who shed light on the dangers of social media has died. Murray police MURRAY — A woman who was set on fire … A brush fire broke out at the base of Mount Timpanogos in Orem on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. Officials are asking locals to avoid the area and keep drones grounded to assist firefighters. A Type 3 team manages initial attacks with extensive resources until the fire is contained or controlled. Caused by target shooting. It entered the perimeter of the Wire Pass fire that burned a month prior. The fire was about 10% contained, and crews on Monday planned to continue digging barricade lines along the fire’s western edge. SALT LAKE CITY — Crews continued to battle a wildfire in the foothills east of Salt Lake City Thursday as Millcreek officials told some residents to prepare to evacuate. “Growth was significantly slowed by natural features.” Meanwhile, a human-caused fire in Summit County had not grown between Sunday and Monday, and was 35% contained at 1,460 acres by Monday night. 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