Sep 29, 2024
A wildland fire in the Yellow Lake area has led to evacuations in the following parts of Wasatch County: Duchesne Ridge, Mill Hollow, Wolf Creek and Soapstone Pass.On Saturday around 3:30 p.m., Wasatch County 911 Center received a report of a wildfire burning on the county’s east side. Fire suppressed equipment and crews responded. Within a few hours, campers in the area closest to the fire evacuated. The fire was at an estimated 30 acres in size. Sunday morning, the fire had grown to an estimated 130 acres. The weather forecast put afternoon winds as high as 50-60 mph, and by evening the estimate grew to 150 acres.Aircraft with fire supporession capabilities are on scene. Additional aircraft have been ordered, according to Wasatch County Sheriff. S.R. 35 at the Noblett’s Trailhead (milepost 12) and Wolf Creek Pass (milepost 19.5) are closed, except for emergency response vehicles. The Sheriff’s Office and Search and Rescue are informing individuals within the closure area that they must evacuate. Wasatch County deputies and Utah Highway Patrol troopers are assisting with road closures. The impacted area is mostly public and managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Wasatch County Public Works, Fire District, Utah Forestry and State Lands are assisting. Credit: Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National ForestThe post Yellow Lake Fire grows to 150 acres, requires evacuations appeared first on Park Record.
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