Utah residents are no strangers to heat and extreme weather conditions, yet the devastating wildfire outbreak in the southern portion of the state is something else altogether. Officials claim the Brian Head Fire grew at an unprecedented rate, and as of Sunday had burned tens of thousands of acres between Iron and Garfield counties. Here’s more on the Brian Head Fire and the progress of its containment.
What started as a small burn near Brian Head Resort has since spread to nearly 40,000 acres as of this weekend.
Raja That!/YouTube The fire allegedly began on June 17th, when a resident from Brian Hood was burning weeds.
Residents in Brian Head and nine surrounding communities have been forced to evacuate as the fire has already burned through several homes and outbuildings.
White News 247/YouTube Evacuated areas include Castle Valley, Blue Springs, Rainbow Meadows, Horse Valley, Beaver Dam, Second Left Hand Canyon, Mammoth Creek and Dry Lakes.
Over 1,000 officials are working tirelessly to contain the wildfire outbreak as best they can.
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Many roadways, including the portion of Highway 143 between the Parowan cemetery and milepost 50, have been closed off.
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The smoke is also a growing concern. Most of southern Utah and even neighboring states noticed increasingly smoggy conditions over the weekend.
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As of Sunday evening, the fire had been 10% contained. Improved weather conditions on Sunday offer hope of further containment over the next few days.
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Firefighter crews continue to work diligently, ensuring the fire slows its spread towards Mammoth Lake.
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Our thoughts are with residents of the affected area and as always, we are grateful to the officials working hard to eliminate any dangerous conditions. Feel free to share your thoughts with us on this tragic situation in southern Utah.
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The fire allegedly began on June 17th, when a resident from Brian Hood was burning weeds.
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Evacuated areas include Castle Valley, Blue Springs, Rainbow Meadows, Horse Valley, Beaver Dam, Second Left Hand Canyon, Mammoth Creek and Dry Lakes.
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