Flatt Fire Update – 6/21/21

Yesterday’s Operational Shift

• The fire stayed in the current footprint despite the wind event. Containment on the north and east perimeter of the fire was achieved.
• On the south and west perimeter, fire crews used Type 1 and Type 3 helicopters to control pockets of heat from the fire perimeter inward to increase depth and secure fire lines.
• Fire crews, engines, air tankers and dozers made good progress with direct suppression tactics, building and securing fire line along the fire perimeter

 Today’s Operational Expectations

• Community and firefighter safety are top priorities for both the Incident Management Team and the Bureau of Land Management
• On the south and west edge of the fire, crews will continue to mop-up pockets of heat while strengthening the fireline
• Some fire resources and equipment will be released from the Flatt Fire to assist with other emerging large fires in the state of Utah

Evacuations & Fire Restrictions
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect

Weather: Critical fire weather conditions are occurring as a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and high temperatures could contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Fire Resources

211 personnel, 2 hot shot crews, 4 hand crews, 21 engines, 3 dozer, 2 water tenders Aviation assets including 1 Type 3 helicopters and SEAT Aircraft available