Suppression efforts continue on the Yellow Lake Fire, now mapped at more than 26,000 acres.The human-caused fire, burning 10 miles southeast of Francis, Utah, w
The human-caused fire, burning 10 miles southeast of Francis, Utah, was discovered on Saturday, Sept. 28.
On Friday, five scooper planes reportedly dropped water to slow progression on the east side of the fire. Additionally, retardant drops were used "when needed," the U.S. Forest Service said, allowing ground crews to safely enter active areas.Yellow Lake Fire conditions improving as slower spread continuesthe U.S. Forest Service said.
Southwest winds reportedly continue to dominate fire behavior. As a result, the U.S. Forest Service anticipates smoke plums.Increased spotting potential could occur Saturday if opposing canyon winds in the North Fork of the Duchesne drainage clash with southwest winds, the U.S. Forest Service said.A public meeting to present information on the Yellow Lake Fire is planned for 3 p.m. on Sunday, at the Kamas Middle School Auditorium.Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest remains in effect until Oct.
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