Pack Creek fire breaks through Geyser Pass Road; new evacuations ordered
The Pack Creek Fire continues to burn over 5,400 acres on the slopes of the La Sal Mountains south of Moab. While residents of the Pack Creek subdivision were allowed to return, on June 13 the San Juan County Sheriff announced the evacuation of private property east of Geyser Pass after the fire was able to jump the road. Evacuations are from Blue Lake through the Dark Canyon area. "Failure to evacuate at this time is at your own risk and your safety cannot be guaranteed," a statement from the Sherriff's Office reads. Fire officials fear the fire will spread further due to dry conditions and ...
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