Raging 2,700 Acre Fire Causes Evacuations in Utah

Raging 2,700 Acre Fire Causes Evacuations in Utah

pA fire in Utah that started on June 17 has now grown to 2,700 acresa and is 15 percent contained. According to Utah Governor Gary Herberta, the fire was started by the use of a weed torch in dry conditions.ppThe fire has destroyed one home and damaged another, while about 750 people were evacuateda. Strong winds pushed the fire north on June 20, bringing it within a mile of a campa used by the Boy Scouts of America. The fire also threatens land in the Dixie National Foresta and has come close to the Cedar Breaks National Monument.ppThis video posted by the Iron County Sheriff’s Office shows planes dropping retardant onto the flames.


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Uploaded: 2017-06-21

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