Parleys Fire. Photo credit: South Davis Metro Fire
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah– The Unified Fire Authority have ordered evacuations for the Mt. Aire area due to the Parleys Fire.
The fire is estimated at 200 acres and growing rapidly. Eastbound I-80 is closed in both directions beginning at the mouth of the canyon to Parleys Summit.
An aircraft has been ordered and ground resources are being utilized, according to Unified Fire Authority. Ariel resources are making retardant drops in an attempt to contain the fire.
Those who are displaced by the Parley’s Fire can meet at Skyline High School on 3251 E. 3760 S. in Salt Lake City.
Officials ask that people please avoid the area to allow for fire resources to respond and evacuation traffic to exit safely.
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