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Goat Springs Fire 95% contained, crews continue work Tuesday

Utah Fire Info / Ryan Despain & the Eureka wildland crew

By: Jeff Tavss

Posted at 10:07 AM, May 31, 2021

and last updated 2021-06-01 10:23:58-04

JUAB COUNTY, Utah — Officials say the Goat Springs Fire in Juab County has been 95% contained as of Tuesday morning. Crews will continue with "mopping up & begin rehabbing efforts," according to Utah Fire Info.

#GoatSpringsFire is 95% contained. The local unit resumed command of the fire today. Mop up & rehab work will continue through the week. Smoke may still be visible within the surrounding area of the fire. This will be the last update unless significant changes occur.
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 1, 2021

The fire, which has burned over 400 acres, began Friday along the Juab and Tooele County lines. Authorities believe the wildfire was human-caused and an investigation is underway.

Fire crews were able to get control of the wildfire Saturday, improving lines to prevent the spread.

This video was taken yesterday from the #GoatSpringFire. Thanks Drew Froula for sharing this AWESOME video with us! 🔥 #kmyffsl pic.twitter.com/Bq2b2fPtnN
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) May 29, 2021