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Utah: This is probably the craziest “Firenado” I’ve ever seen. This off the Deer Creek Fire today, near La Sal, which saw very extreme fire behavior leading to crews pulling back to safety zones and further evacuations. The fire was last mapped at 8,300 acres, but has since grown quite a bit. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this insane footage from Utah. Biggest “firewhirl” I’ve seen in a very long time.

Utah: Activity on the France Canyon Fire has increased today. Crews continue to prep fireline for a complex firing operation on the Western flank to minimize the threat to the community of Bryce Woodlands. This view was taken from Bryce Woodlands. The Fire was last updated at 25,550 acres and 10% contained. Some Hotshot Crews that were working the Horse Fire in Wyoming were re-assigned to the France Canyon, adding to the already 753 firefighters on scene. Meanwhile, Zigzag and Tallac Hotshots have been called to Alaska with about a half dozen other crews to help with their current outbreak of fires. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this view of today’s activity on the France Canyon Fire.