Halfway Hill Fire Interagency Fact Sheet
RELEASE DATE:
July 8, 2022, 12 p.m.
MEDIA CONTACT:
385-377-0336 (8am- 9pm)
STATUS
Start Date: July 8, 2022 Start Time: ~ 2:00 p.m.
Incident Type: Wildland Fire Cause: Under Investigation
Location: Southeast of Fillmore, Utah, Millard County
Size: ~800 – 1000 acres Containment: 0%
Expected Containment: TBD Injuries: 0
Structures Threatened: Virginia Hill Subdivision Structures Damaged/Destroyed: 0
RESOURCES:
Engines: 8 Water Tenders: 6 Type 1 and 2 Hand Crews:
1 Type 1, 1 Type 2 IA
Air Resources: 2 Type 1
helicopters, 1 air attack
Dozers and Graders: 1 dozer Additional resources have been ordered.
COOPERATING AGENCIES: State of Utah Department of Natural Resources – Division of Forestry,
Fire and State Lands, USDA Forest Service- Fishlake National Forest, Millard County Sheriff’s
Office and local fire departments from Kanosh, Meadow, Fillmore, Holden, and Scipio.
CURRENT SITUATION:
Moderate fire growth was observed on the fire last night. Additional fire crews and
personnel are arriving today and will be working on constructing a fireline. Air
resources will be assisting with today’s operations.
EVACUATIONS: Virginia Hills Subdivision
ROAD CLOSURES:
The closure order is from Chalk Creek FR100 south to Meadow Creek FR501 and
all interior trails. This closure order will remain in place for firefighter and public
safety. For better detail, please see the map attached.
