The Yellow Lake Fire, burning east of Mill Hollow Reservoir on Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest grounds, expanded dramatically from 3,000 acres to nearly 8,0
00 acres on Friday.
Forest Service officials reported that red flag conditions on October 4 created significant challenges for firefighting efforts, with high winds, unseasonably warm temperatures, and dry conditions contributing to several spot fires igniting north of Highway 35. The fire is spreading toward Soapstone Pass and moving east toward Rhodes Canyon, burning south parallel to Mirror Lake Highway without impacting the roadway.Red Flag Warnings issued for areas of Utah amid unseasonably high temperaturesAs of Saturday morning, the fire was estimated at 7,798 acres, a significant increase from its previous measurement. A total of 423 firefighters are working to control the blaze.
On October 5, conditions are expected to worsen, with additional high winds likely to shift the fire’s direction. Crews will continue suppression efforts, focusing on protecting structures and containing the fire within an area most suitable for mitigation. A forest closure is in effect for regions of both Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest and Ashley National Forest affected by the fire.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Acres Firefighting Efforts Red Flag Conditions High Winds Forest Closure Human-Caused
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Yellow Lake Fire grows to 2,400+ acres with 0% containmentForest Service officials say the Yellow Lake Fire that started on September 28 has grown to 2,474 acres with no containment.
Read more »
'Dangerous and difficult': Yellow Lake fire mapped at 2,474 acres, 0% containmentThe fast-burning Yellow Lake Fire, mapped at2,474 acres, remains 0% contained.The human-caused fire was discovered on Sept. 28 east of Mill Hollow Reservoir on
Read more »
Forest closure in effect as Yellow Lake Fire burns more than 3,000 acresFire crews have reached 18% containment of the Yellow Lake Fire, which is burning east of Mill Hollow Reservoir in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.The c
Read more »
Containment of 3100+ acre Yellow Lake Fire shrinks to 18%Fire crews in Utah are now reporting they have lost containment in the fight against the Yellow Lake Fire. The fire has grown to 3,112 acres and is currently 18% contained.
Read more »
Yellow Lake Fire was human-caused, Highway 35 remains closedThe Yellow Lake Fire which sparked Saturday afternoon in eastern Wasatch County has grown to 2,300 acres and remains 0% contained.
Read more »
Yellow Lake Fire burning in Heber-Kamas Ranger District; campers asked to leaveA recently sparked wildfire is burning in the U.S. Forest Service’s Heber-Kamas Ranger District.According to Utah Fire authorities, the Yellow Lake Fire, locate
Read more »