Press Release
Fires Rage Across Utah Due to Extreme Weather Conditions
SALT LAKE CITY — A combination of soaring temperatures and strong winds has ignited multiple wildfires in Utah, consuming over 9,700 acres with minimal containment efforts in place.
The France Canyon Fire has emerged as the most significant, consuming 9,575 acres with only 5% containment. Firefighters faced escalated danger on Thursday due to red flag conditions, necessitating a temporary halt in operations. Crews are currently battling the flames with the assistance of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, which managed to deploy 23,000 gallons of fire retardant before winds grounded efforts.
Similarly, the Bridge Creek Fire near Lake Powell has scorched 1,145 acres and remains fully uncontained. Efforts are focused on confining the blaze while protecting vital communication infrastructure.
In the southern Utah community of Pine Valley, residents are under mandatory evacuation orders due to the Forsyth Fire, which has burned between 500 to 1,000 acres. Fortunately, existing fuel breaks have helped protect surrounding structures, and no homes have been lost thus far.
Fire officials continue to monitor and respond to these emergencies as conditions remain volatile across the state.
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