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DRAPER — Bridgette Nunley has a gorgeous view overlooking Alpine from her home in Suncrest. But after watching the Quail Fire burn, she's now watching the skies.
"When we were watching the fire, it was really pretty, also scary," Nunley said.
Division of Forestry Fire and State Lands spokesperson Jason Curry says they're watching for smoke as well.
"We know lightning is coming, we're looking at the lightning detection maps, seeing where the lightning is active, and sending those patrols to respond," Curry said.
Firefighters have a good handle on most of the wildfires still burning in the state. Last week, firefighters were tracking more than nine fires, and currently, only four continue to burn. But with thunderstorms in the forecast, the newest concern is thunderstorms moving in over the dry brush.
Curry says the department uses a lightning detection system to help them get people in the places that have a high potential for fires.
The Clay Springs, Seeley, Shingle and Wolf Den fires continue to burn. This year, 60 of the 486 wildfires have been caused by lightning.
