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WILDFIRE BLOG: Latest information on fires across the state of Utah

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There are multiple wildfires currently burning across the state of Utah. Here's the latest information on size, containment, evacuations and closures for the fires largely impacting Utahns.

Monroe Canyon Fire - Sevier/Piute counties

Cove Fire - Sevier County

  • 256 acres
  • Discovered: July 15
  • Unknown containment
  • Cause: Natural

Deer Creek Fire - San Juan County

  • 14,760 acres
  • Discovered: July 10
  • 7% contained
  • Cause: Unknown
  • Evacuations: Anywhere within five miles of the fire; Upper 2 Mile Road to the Utah-Colorado border; Area up to Mount Manns; Wray Mesa and Doe Canyon
  • 12 structures and one "communications site" damaged or destroyed
  • More info: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/utmlf-deer-creek

Diamond Canyon Fire - Grand County

  • 114 acres
  • Discovered: July 15
  • Unknown containment
  • Cause: Natural

France Canyon Fire - Garfield County

  • Discovered: June 11
  • 34,943 acres
  • 90% contained
  • Cause: Natural

Bridge Creek Fire - San Juan County

  • 2,588 acres
  • Discovered: June 13
  • 90% contained
  • Cause: Natural

Forsyth Fire - Washington County

  • 15,676 acres
  • Discovered: June 19
  • 81% contained
  • Cause: Natural

Mica Fire - Tooele County

  • 1,500 acres
  • Discovered: July 8
  • 78% contained
  • Cause: Human