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6 hours ago
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Containment drops for Monroe Fire as flames claim another 5,000 acres, evacuations ordered
RICHFIELD, Utah () — The Monroe Canyon Fire burning just south of Richfield in Sevier County has claimed another 5,000 acres, bringing the total burned to 36,637, according to the latest update provided by the Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team. The fire has surpassed the to become the largest wildfire of the 2025 wildfire season in the state. In the last 24 hours, firefighters lost about 5% containment on the flames that have been devastating the mountain between Koosharem and Monroe. Evacuations have been ordered for Burrville, Monroe Canyon, and parts of Poverty, according to . The Incident Management Team said high temperatures, single-digit humidities, strong gusty winds, and record-breaking low fuel moistures have caused a quick increase in fire activity. 'Timber stands saw into the evening. Due to the receptiveness of fuels, spot fires were frequent throughout the fire area,' the team reported. Flying embers created spot fires across established dozer lines in Manning, Monroe Meadows, Dry Creek, Monroe Canyon and Water Canyon, but crews were able to quickly catch them and extinguish the flames before they could become bigger problems. Fire crews said the threat of spotting still remains an issue. On Wednesday, crews will be monitoring the spread of the fire as it backs down the timber slopes into Bear Valley. The Great Basin Complex Incident Management said once the fire burns into more favorable and safer fuel types, crews will begin aggressively engaging with the fire. As of July 30, 1,052 firefighters are working to contain the Monroe Canyon Fire, which the Incident Management Team described as a 'full suppression fire' with an emphasis on protecting communities. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Fire officials will be hosting another community meeting to provide public updates on the Monroe Canyon Fire on Wednesday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sorensen Administration Building on the Snow College campus (800 W 200 Street). The meeting will also be for those who are unable to attend in person. Latest headlines: Mostly sunny, hazy, hot, and breezy Wednesday Make-A-Wish Utah grants magical Disney World wish to Utah teen Caprese Smashburger Melt – A juicy favorite from the Utah Beef Council Mayoral candidate says Hurricane mayor's removal of signs is 'election interference' South Jordan man brandished knife at officers, threatened to kill them, documents say Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
16-07-2025
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Portion of Uncompahgre Plateau closed due to Turner Gulch wildfire
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – The Turner Gulch wildfire continues to grow rapidly as the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests announced the immediate closure of the northern end of the Uncompahgre Plateau. The closure is to protect public safety as crews continue to battle the blaze just outside of Gateway, according to GMUG. The area closed includes National Forest System Road (NFSR) 402 (Divide Road) to NFSR 404 (Uranium Road) and then to NFSR 405 (Pine Mountain Road). The Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 is managing the Turner Gulch wildfire, which is currently over 8,000 acres. A community meeting regarding this blaze, as well as the Wright Draw fire, will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, at the Gateway Community Center, 42700 Highway 141. A livestream of the meeting can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
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Hope fire size increases to 6,365 acres with no containment
Jul. 12—The Hope fire 15 miles north of Kettle Falls and 5 miles southwest of Northport has increased in size. Updated estimates for the fire put the total at 6,365 acres Saturday morning, up by nearly 750 acres from Friday morning's estimates. It remains 0% contained. The increase in acres is primarily in areas where firefighters already established an indirect line, a fire control line constructed a distance away from the main fire edge, Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 8 spokesperson Thomas Kyle-Milward said. "I don't think it's a situation where it's unexpected growth. It's just the fire kind of moving around in the box that firefighters are creating for it," Kyle-Milward said. The fire started around 1:15 p.m. Tuesday and quickly spread north, driven primarily by wind, according to a news release from the Type 3 Incident Management Team. In a Saturday morning release, officials said fire personnel would work along the western side of the fire and dozer line construction, a fire suppression tactic involving bulldozing flammable vegetation, will begin in the northwest corner of the fire working toward Lael Road. Crews at the north head of the fire continue to establish a containment line, and to the south the Columbia River continues to act as a strong containment tool. On the fire's eastern flank, teams will continue mop-up operations around homes while crews patrol the area. Two primary residences are confirmed to be lost to the blaze, Kyle-Milward said. There are no damage estimates. So far, 546 personnel have responded to the fire. To allow for their safety, the public is encouraged to stay out of the immediate fire area. Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuations remain in effect. The Red Cross Evacuation Center at the Kettle Falls Middle School is only open on an on-call basis. The Animal Evacuation Center at the Northeast Washington Fairgrounds remains open. The cause remains under investigation. Bonny Matejowsky's work is funded in part by members of the Spokane community via the Community Journalism and Civic Engagement Fund. This story can be republished by other organizations for free under a Creative Commons license. For more information on this, please contact our newspaper's managing editor.
CBS News
23-05-2025
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Shy of two weeks in, crews contain nearly all of Camp House Fire, almost half of Jenkins Creek Fire
A Minnesota family is asking for help after losing home to the Northland Wildfires A Minnesota family is asking for help after losing home to the Northland Wildfires A Minnesota family is asking for help after losing home to the Northland Wildfires As crews near two weeks of battling flames in northern Minnesota, one of the wildfires is nearly contained. The Eastern Area Complex Incident Management Team says the Camp House Fire near Brimson, which has burned more than 12,000 acres, is nearly 90% contained. Crews continue to search for any remaining hot spots and are working to contain the perimeter. The cause of the Camp House Fire is under investigation. The Jenkins Creek Fire is roughly 47% contained, and has damaged 16,781 acres, according to the incident management team. Investigators believe people started the fire. Crews are making "steady progress," the management team said, and helicopters are still supporting the fight with water drops. More than 30,000 acres have been scorched in the northland, and more than 150 buildings have been destroyed. A third fire in the area — the Munger Shaw Fire — has burned 1,259 acres and is 95% contained, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. WCCO On Thursday, residents of Skibo were permitted to return to their properties, and the Lake County sheriff announced all evacuations in the county had been lifted. Though the Twin Cities were doused with rain earlier this week, dry conditions persist in the Arrowhead. The National Weather Service says the area near the wildfires could see a high of 64 degrees with 25% humidity Friday, with winds between 5 and 7 mph. How you can help Officials say they do not need more volunteers, but there are ways to help financially. Donations to support relief for Lake County community members can be made online through the Head of the Lakes United Way. Donations can also be mailed to Head of the Lakes United Way (please note it's for wildfire relief): 314 W. Superior St. #750, Duluth, MN 55802. Donations to support relief for St. Louis County community members can be made online through the United Way Northeastern Minnesota.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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Iron Fire in New Mexico's Gila Wilderness now at 92 percent containment
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Iron Fire, burning in the Gila Wilderness north of Silver City, is now at 92 percent containment and firefighters are expected to be off the fireline by Sunday night, fire officials said in an update issued on Sunday, May 11. The fire, burning 38 miles east of Glenwood, New Mexico, in the 2012 Whitewater Baldy burn scar, started on Sunday, May 4 and was caused by lightning, fire officials said. Wind quickly fanned the fire that first day and it was initially estimated to have reached 901 acres. Those size estimates have been downgraded as fire crews have been able to use GPS and walk-arounds to get a better idea of its scope during the past few days. Mop-up operations continue across the fire area. This effort involves extinguishing smoldering fuels, cooling hot spots, and mitigating hazards that could lead to re-ignition, fire officials said. 'With containment now at 92%, the Incident Management Team remains confident in the strength of established control lines and the work completed over the past week,' fire officials said. Helicopters are assisting with the removal of gear and supplies. Crews are being released from the fireline ahead of a forecasted 'wind event' for early this week with gusts expected to reach 45 mph, fire officials said. 'These conditions pose risks to aerial operations and ground crews due to the presence of hazard trees. To ensure the safety of all personnel, equipment and firefighters will be off the fireline by this (Sunday) evening,' fire officials said in their update. Road grading continues along Bursum Road to New Mexico Highway 12. Motorists are urged to use caution, slow down and turn on their headlights. A temporary flight restriction remains in effect over the fire area. Unauthorized drone use poses a 'serious risk' to aerial firefighting operations, fire officials said. Smoke throughout the fire area is minimal and is expected to remain low. There is potential during the wind event forecasted for Monday and Tuesday that smoke may become visible. This smoke will be within the interior of the fire as fuels such as heavy, downed logs continue to burn. For real-time smoke conditions, visit: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in place on the Gila National Forest. For full details, visit: Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
