SCIPIO, Utah — Firefighters in central Utah are continuing to work on getting a new fire under control. The Gap Fire, which is burning just south of Scipio, has burned 670 acres as of Thursday afternoon.
According to Utah Fire Info, the fire discovered on Wednesday is believed to be human-caused.
Firefighters haven't been able to get any containment on the fire. However, both federal and volunteer resources have been utilized to fight it. Air resources have also been called in for the fight.
Officials say that low fire activity Thursday morning and forecasted cooler temperatures are helping to slow the fire's path. Crews are continuing to work to secure containment lines with helicopters assisting crews on the north and northeast flanks where the terrain is steep.
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