WILDFIRE
East Canyon Fire human caused, evacuations lifted
Jun 8, 2021, 1:48 PM | Updated: Jun 9, 2021, 2:57 pm
(Utah Fire Info)
MORGAN, Utah– Crews are working to put out a human-caused fire sparked along Highway 66 outside of East Canyon State Park Tuesday afternoon. While evacuation orders have been lifted, the fire has burned 835 acres and is 0% contained, according to authorities.
SR-66 is now open as well.
Update on the #EastCanyonFire: SR-66 is now open & evacuations have been lifted. Air resources will still be actively working in the area. Please avoid the fire area for firefighter & public safety. #kmyffsl pic.twitter.com/PDlkVSzQaW
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 9, 2021
Authorities discovered the fire was started by a piece of track hoe striking a rock with its track and is showing “August-like fire behavior.”
#EastCanyonFire Update: Fire continues to grow. Est. 300 acres. Investigation on the fire has been determined that a piece of heavy equipment (track hoe) struck a rock with its track. #kmyffsl
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 8, 2021
Multiple ground and air resources have been deployed in attempts to control the fire.
The #EastCanyonFire is now est. 100 acres. 10 homes have been evacuated. This fire is exhibiting August-like fire behavior. #kmyffsl pic.twitter.com/LGOWBtQwXs
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 8, 2021
Hiking trails within the area are closed for the time being. Authorities are asking people to please avoid the area for public safety. However, East Canyon State Park remains open.