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Wildfires are tearing through 70,000 acres near Heber City, forcing residents to pack up and leave their homes. It’s a volatile situation, so keep your phone handy for emergency alerts and evacuation orders.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 6 the 60 before.
Expect a major hit to local property values and a massive spike in emergency response and firefighting costs for the city.
Emergency response teams and contractors involved in containment and recovery efforts are the primary focus of current operations.
Local homeowners and businesses are facing immediate displacement, property damage, and the stress of an uncertain future.
UPDATE: Rain helps hold lightning fire in forest southeast of Heber City to 230 acres Park Record
The lightning fire was 15% contained by Tuesday night as 149 personnel continued working around the perimeter, reinforcing line, removing hazardous snags and mopping up 20 feet inside the line where safe to...
UPDATE: Lightning fire in forest southeast of Heber City grows to 230 acres Park Record
Lightning fire in forest southeast of Heber City grows to 170 acres Park Record
The lightning-caused fire was reported Saturday night and had grown to 61 acres by Monday morning. Credit: Photo courtesy of Utah Fire Info Update: The Buck Basin Fire has grown to 170 acres as of...
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is prohibiting target shooting in 16 counties, including Summit and Wasatch, due to severe wildfire concerns. Credit: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Due to...
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