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ESCALANTE, Utah (AP) -- A U.S. Forest Service official says a wildfire burning 11 miles west of Escalante grew by several hundred acres this afternoon in hot, windy conditions. More crews are being called in to help fight the blaze.
Kenton Call with the Dixie National Forest says he hasn't heard an updated size of the fire. Earlier Tuesday, officials estimated the fire had burned about 2,250 acres, or 3.5 square miles.
At the time, the fire was considered 20 percent contained. Full containment is expected Sunday.
A new regional team took over management of the fire early this morning. There are currently eight crews, two helicopters and 12 engines working on the fire. Call said more crews are being called to the fire.
Fire crews were expecting more "red flag" conditions Wednesday including more wind, hot temperatures and low humidity.
The fire started Sunday morning after a vehicle caught fire.
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