Neffs Fire Update – Sept. 26

Start: September 22, 2020

Location: 1 mile east from Neff’s Canyon Trailhead, Mount Olympus Wilderness
Cause: Lightning
Size: 55 acres
Containment: 0%
Fuels: Timber and oak brush
Closures: Neff’s Canyon Trail: The area closure includes all trails and trailheads. Please see the attached map. Please note: Mount Olympus trailhead and trail are now included in the area closure order. Please stay out of the closure area for public and firefighter safety.
Assigned Resources:
4 – Helicopters
4 – Fixed wing aircraft, Fire Bosses
5 – Engines
3 – Modules
1 – Type 2IA Hand crew
1 – Type 2 Hand crew
131 – Total Personnel
Today, September 26th, air operations will continue to coordinate with ground resources to strategically drop water on the areas of the fire where the potential for growth is highest and closest to the community. Firefighters will continue digging handline and contingency lines working toward containment with focus around the community of Olympus Cove. Firefighters will also be installing a hose lay along the Neff’s Canyon Trail as part of their contingency plan.
All incident resources are working hard to suppress the wildfire, nevertheless, we do need residents to be prepared to leave if the fire hits the pre-determined trigger points. Visit https://bit.ly/3j0TfLI for tips. More information will be shared soon from local emergency managers regarding evacuation preparation. Drone/aircraft incursions halt all fire related aircraft operations. If you fly, we can’t. Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) are in place over the Neff’s Fire, pilots are required to check and understand where those TFR’s are located.
News Release Media Contact: Suzie Tenhagen 385-329-6957
Fire Information Number: (385) 204-3144
Forest Service
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache
National Forests
857 West South Jordan Parkway
South Jordan, Utah 84095-8594
Web: http://www.fs.usda.gov/uwcnf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UWCNF
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USFSUWCNF
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More information will be shared soon from local emergency managers regarding evacuation preparation. Drone/aircraft incursions halt all fire related aircraft operations. If you fly, we can’t. Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) are in place over the Neff’s Fire, pilots are required to check and understand where those TFR’s are located.
News Release Media Contact: Suzie Tenhagen 385-329-6957
Fire Information Number: (385) 204-3144
Forest Service
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache
National Forests
857 West South Jordan Parkway
South Jordan, Utah 84095-8594
Web: http://www.fs.usda.gov/uwcnf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UWCNF
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USFSUWCNF
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender