Project Manager for Outlaw Engineering Inc. Firefighter at Neola Fire Dept. Former Forest Manager for Uintah & Ouray Agency, US Dept of the Interior BIA.
New Incident: Grizzly Ridge Fire is burring in the Vernal Ranger District northeast of Grizzly Ridge Yurt. The fire was identified this afternoon, July 13 at approximately 12:30 p.m. and is estimated at 1.5 acres. Crews and air resources are currently working directly to extinguish the fire.
Dispersed campers in the vicinity of Grizzly Ridge, Bassett Springs, and the neighboring radio tower should be prepared to relocate. No evacuations or closures are in place at this time.
The Wild Goose Fire in Millard county, Utah, burning east of Holden in steep terrain is now estimated at 100 acres.
Multiple new starts in the region displaying extreme fire behavior.
🚨GO NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION DUE TO MAPLE PEAK FIRE - LOFGREN (TOOELE COUNTY, UTAH)🚨
"Due to a fast-moving fire, an immediate evacuation has been ordered in Lofgren for all residents. Leave now; take only those essential items you have ready and can carry with you. Lock your windows and doors as you leave. Stay off the phone unless you need to report a life-threatening emergency. Evacuation center at the LDS Church in Vernon."
#MaplePeakFire
Utah: The Tower Fire south of Scipio, Utah is starting to stand up. Resources are on scene working to build containment, and additional resources are en route.
The fire was last updated at 40 acres, but is much larger than that now. There are Red Flag conditions over the fire area, with temps in the mid 80s. The Great Basin is heating up.
Thanks to Israel Barlow for sharing this view of the fire.
New 🔥 start: The #RevolaDugwayFire is located in Duchesne Co., south of Upalco & estimated at 10 acres. Resources are on scene. Structures are threatened but no evacuations at this time. The cause is under investigation. #ffslkmg 📸 credit: McKayla Huff
The Lee Fire outside Meeker, Colorado has now grown to over 92,000 acres. Crews have been conducting firing operations to remove fuel in front of the main fire and protect structures in the area.
There are now over 1,200 firefighters on scene including 13 Aircraft, 62 Engines, 21 Hand Crews, and 13 pieces of Heavy Equipment. Highway 13 is closed at mile-marker 4 North of Rifle in both directions.
The fire made a big run the the Southeast resulting in some spotting across CR 5. The fire did not cross into Garfield County however, the increase in activity did initiated pre-evacuations in Garfield County.
Thanks to the subscriber who shared this view of the fire. Red Flags are again forecast across Colorado.
#HotCanyonFire - Elko County, Nevada (burning NW of Montello)
At least 3 large air tankers from Twin Falls are trying to slow the spread. Estimated at 2,200 acres.
Great Basin Team 5 has been mobilized to take command.
New 🔥 Start: #TabbyMountainFire in Duchesne County, approximately 1 mile west of Tabiona. Multiple resources are responding. Initial reports estimate the fire at 2 acres. #ffslkth
The FBI will temporarily bolster efforts in Salt Lake City and other U.S. locales to investigate violent crimes involving Native American communities.
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