Flatt Fire Update – 6/20/2021

Yesterday’s Operational Shift

• Saturday saw red flag conditions with gusty winds, low humidity, and severe ongoing drought
• Engines continue to work in and around subdivisions for structure protection
• Local community members and fire officials were able to local and move 50 cow calf pairs and 3 bulls from the BLM grazing allotment effected by the fire and safely move them out of the burn area without loss to the local rancher
• Fire crews, engines, air tankers and dozers made good progress with direct suppression tactics, building and securing fire line along the fire perimeter to safeguard Enterprise

 Today’s Operational Expectations

• Today, fire crews will continue direct suppression, mop-up and strengthening the fireline with support from helicopters dropping water on areas of intense heat
• The fire will likely continue to move west with isolated torching as winds increase in the afternoon
• Community and firefighter safety are top priorities for both the Incident Management Team and the Bureau of Land Management
• Red flag conditions continue today with gusty winds, low humidity

Evacuations & Fire Restrictions
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect

Weather: Most of Southern Utah is experiencing hot dry conditions, which will continue to bring hot, dry, gusty weather that could increase fire activity. Critical fire weather conditions are occurring as a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures could contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Fire Resources

218 personnel, 4 hot shot crews, 3 hand crews, 14 engines, 4 dozer, 2 water tenders Aviation assets including 1 Type 1 and 2 Type 3 helicopters and SEAT Aircraft