Strong winds have pushed the 9,500-acre
American Fork Fire west, leading to pre-evacuation warnings for the Shields River and Smith Creek communities.
Fire Operations Section Chief Shawn Nagle says residents should consider evacuating even though it’s not mandatory.
“It’s pre-evac conditions right now; that’s the order. But if you do have the opportunity to evacuate and you are in that area it would help out down the road for the safety of all,” Nagle says.
The fire is 10% contained. Crews are also working on spot fires near the South Fork and American River, according to InciWeb.
Harris Mountain Fire