New Utah Wildfire Triples in Size, Prompting Evacuations and Closing a Highway
The Cottonwood Fire grew to more than 10,000 acres within hours, and officials said hundreds of firefighters were working to protect homes and structures.
- Residents in Eureka and cabin communities east of Beaver were forced to evacuate as the Iron Fire and Cottonwood Fire surged across tens of thousands of acres in central and southern Utah.
- The Cottonwood Fire, igniting near State Route 153, has scorched roughly 31,000 acres since Tuesday, fueled by gusty winds, extreme heat, and dry vegetation across Beaver and Piute counties.
- Mandatory evacuations remain in place for Eagle Point Resort, HiLo Estates, Merchant Valley, and Arrowhead Summer Homes, as the blaze threatens more than 300 homes and critical infrastructure.
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved federal funding to support suppression efforts, while firefighters achieved 43% containment on the separate Bonneville Fire near the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
- Meteorologist Collin Gross warned that extreme fire behavior follows a record dry winter and above-average temperatures in the Great Basin, creating volatile suppression conditions.
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Wind-whipped Utah wildfire surpasses 31,000 acres, prompts evacuations
Fire weather danger. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — A wildfire burning in Utah has grown to more than 31,000 acres, prompting mandatory evacuations of homes and campgrounds and completely closing a highway in the mountainous area. Fueled by drought conditions and blustery winds, firefighters are waging twin battles against two major blazes, both measuring more than 48 square miles, officials said. The Cottonwood Fire in Beaver County started Monday aft…
New Utah wildfire triples in size, prompting evacuations and closing a highway
Fire weather danger. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — A wildfire burning in Utah tripled in size overnight, prompting mandatory evacuations of homes and campgrounds and completely closing a highway in the mountainous area. Fueled by drought conditions and wind gusts up to 50 mph, the Cottonwood Fire in Beaver County started Monday afternoon and spread rapidly overnight, according to Utah Fire Info. As of Tuesday morning, the blaze has burned more than 10…
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