Fire Danger Prompts Fire Restrictions in Southeastern Utah
BLM: Rachel Wootton 385-235-4364 NPS: Kaitlyn Thomas 435-719-2107 State of Utah: Kayli Yardley 385-377-0336 USDA Forest Service: Sam Stoffregen 435-260-2871…
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Left Fork Fire – Fire Update 5/13/2022 – LAST UPDATE
Today is the last operational shift for most resources on the Left Fork Fire as fire management transitions back to the local unit tomorrow morning at 6 a.m. and will be managed by Type IV Incident Commander.
Left Fork Fire – Fire Update 5/12/22
Today, fire crews will use water from hose lays and helicopter bucket drops to work fire perimeter inward and extinguish any pockets of heat. This will further secure the fire line and keep the fire within its existing footprint. The fire will likely continue its minimal, creeping behavior within the fire perimeter.
Left Fork Fire – Fire Update 5/11/2022
Wildland fire crews will continue today working on constructing and improving fire perimeter handline. Accessibility for the fire fighters is challenging due to limited road access and steep terrain along with high winds.
Left Fork Fire – Fire Update 5/10/2022 – 6 p.m.
The Left Fork Fire is burning mixed conifers as wildland fire crews continue to build line around the fire’s perimeter.…
Left Fork Fire – Fire Update 5/10/2022
Powell Ranger District fire managers will continue to assess the Left Fork Fire while getting additional resources in place to engage the fire during today’s operational period. A Type 1 Helicopter is expected to arrive on scene this morning and begin firefighting operations. The fire is estimated at 100 acres burning in timber, litter, understory and logging debris. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Left Fork Fire – Fire Update 5/9/2022
Fire managers from the Dixie National Forest’s Powell Ranger District reported the Left Fork fire at 2:17 p.m. May 9, 2022. The fire size is estimated at 100 acres burning in timber, litter, understory and logging debris. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Stewart Lake WMA Prescribed Fire Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 11, 2022 JENSEN, Utah — The Utah Division of Forestry Fire and State Lands and the Division…
Fishlake National Forest, Richfield Ranger District Plans Several Slash Prescribed Burns
Contact Information: Kelly Cornwall, 435-691-6001, [email protected] or Ryan McCollin, 435-896-1661, [email protected] Planned Date: February 1 – 28, 2022 Location: Cut…