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Public warned to stay clear of Kanosh Canyon due to Monk Springs fire Utah Fire Info and last updated 2021-07-02 21:46:53-04 MILLARD COUNTY, Utah — Smoke from the Monk Springs fire is causing a temporary flight restriction to be put in place, according to Utah Fire Info. More than 40 acres is now affected, and the public are being warned to stay clear of Kanosh Canyon in Millard County. The flight restriction covers an outer ring of seven nautical miles, and extends up to 13,000 feet. For a current list of active fires, consult the Utah Fire Info website. Lots of smoke is visible from t...

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 ...

A fire burning near Moab, Utah, grew to nearly 5,000 acres on Friday, leading to more smoke in the Grand Junction area.

A fire burning near Moab, Utah, grew to nearly 5,000 acres on Friday, leading to more smoke in the Grand Junction area.

Courtesy of Utah Wildfire State and local officials are rescinding fireworks permits, banning activities that could lead to wildfires and vowing to prosecute people who violate restrictions in an effort to hold the line against fire conditions that are more dangerous than normal amid a historic drought. Multiple blazes have cropped up across the state in recent days, including two near Summit County’s borders. Fire officials tell of bone-dry vegetation, high winds and a water shortage that increases the negative impacts of fighting any fire. Summit County Fire Warden Bryce Boyer said on Thu...