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Weather conditions challenge crews battling multiple Utah wildfires Bear Fire at 5,300 acres, 0% containment Posted at 12:09 PM, Jun 09, 2021 and last updated 2021-06-10 00:22:56-04 SALT LAKE CITY — High winds, drought conditions, and hot temperatures are not helping fire fighters contain the many wildfires still burning across the state. The Bear Fire started about four miles Northwest of Helper on Tuesday afternoon and has grown to 5,300 acres with no containment reported. Due to high winds, hot temperatures and rugged terrain, the conditions are ideal for rapid fire growth. U.S. 6 wa...

A wildfire burning in a remote area of Utah's west desert is now 95% contained, authorities said Tuesday.

EUREKA, Juab County — A wildfire burning in a remote area of Utah's west desert is now 50% contained, authorities said Monday. The Goat Springs Fire is burning in the Simpson Mountain Range west of Eureka in Juab County, according to state and federal fire officials with Utah Fire Info. As of Monday, the human-caused fire has burned 444 acres, fire officials said. Airborne fire crews helped extinguish hot spots and establish containment lines around the blaze, according to Utah Fire Info. Crews will continue mopping up the fire area and will begin rehab efforts Monday, officials said. With ...

Officials say the Goat Springs Fire in Juab County has been 50% contained as of Monday morning. Crews will continue with "mopping up & begin rehabbing efforts," according to Utah Fire Info.

This story is sponsored by Fire Sense. When it comes to enjoying the outdoors, Utah outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled. Offering a bit of everything, Utah's scenery and opportunities for adventure are top-tier among those seeking outdoor fun. But, as Ben Parker would (probably) say, "with great outdoor activities comes great responsibility." 2020 had its share of struggles, and unfortunately, Utah's landscape did not escape the scorching it might have avoided had Utahns been more careful. There were 1,539 fire starts in 2020, which burned over 316,308 acres in Utah in 2020. That is a significant...