Southern Utah Wildfire Burning West of Bryce Canyon Grows to 4,704 Acres

Southern Utah wildfire burning west of Bryce Canyon grows to 4,704 acres

A wildfire burning west of Bryce Canyon National Park has grown to 4,704 acres with 0% containment.

A wildfire near Bryce Canyon doubles in size, as high winds, rough terrain hinder containment efforts

Hot, dry and windy conditions are putting much of Southern Utah at risk for wildfires. The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for the region through Monday evening, and the France Canyon Wildfire — the largest wildfire in the state — has grown to 2,159 acres and is 0% contained.