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Porcupine Ranch Fire-UPDATE
As Of
September 11, 2008
12:30PM

Start Date:  August 27, 2008 1:15PM

Location:  2 Miles East of Castle Valley, UT

Jurisdiction: Manti LaSal National Forest

Cause: Lightning

Fire Size: 3432 Acres

Contained: 95%

Expected Containment Date: Due to inaccessibility, steep terrain, and firefighter safety concerns, we are unable to accomplish 100% containment until significant winter storms have blanketed the area. We will be monitoring the fire for any problems that may arise.

Resources:  1 Fire Engine

Contact:  Jason Curry @ (801)703-0225

News Releases:  September 2, 2008
                             September 1, 2008
                             August 30, 2008 
                             August 29, 2008

Photos Taken by: Bill Zanotti


                            

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