The Silver King Fire in Piute County had grown to over 5,400 acres by Sunday morning, nearly doubling in size over 15 hours.Utah Fire authorities said the blaze
The Silver King Fire in Piute County had grown to over 5,400 acres by Sunday morning, nearly doubling in size over 15 hours. Utah Fire authorities said the blaze continued to progress overnight from Saturday into Sunday, exhibiting extreme fire behavior .
At 8:15 p.m. Saturday, July 6, the fire was estimated at 2,830 acres. It had grown another 2,570 acres by 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 7.Silver King Fire quadruples in size in just hours, exhibiting 'extreme fire behavior'Firefighters and an aircraft crew had been working toward the east and south of the fire Sunday morning, utilizing specialized resources, including several Very Large Air Tankers. Helicopters, dozers, and other heavy equipment were also used to decrease public risk and expand the secured area. Authorities said additional action plans are under consideration by fire managers as crews continue working to protect nearby structures. “A red flag warning remains in place through 9 p.m. this evening, displaying record high temperatures, low humidities, and winds up to 30 miles per hour out of the northwest,” officials stated. Voluntary evacuations were issued for the upper Bullion area on Saturday due to the fire's rapid growth.
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