Continuing coverage: Wildfires threatening structures throughout Utah

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SALT LAKE CITY — Four new wildfires sparked Wednesday, and with red flag warnings issued throughout Utah with some of those fires threatening structures across the state.

In addition, a new fire sparked near Minersville in Beaver County Thursday. That fire has closed Highway 130 in the area as crews begin to work on the fire.

According to Utah Fire Info, there are currently nine fires burning in the state. They range from Box Elder to Washington counties.

Thursday, 10:50pm

Black Mountain Fire (near Minersville, Beaver County)

Officials released details about the crash that caused a fire Thursday afternoon and led to the closure of state Route 130. It happened about 12:45 p.m., the driver of a 1998 Ford Explorer traveling north drifted off the right shoulder and into the dirt about 2 miles south of Minersville, Utah Highway Patrol officials said via the agency's website. The driver then overcorrect to the left and then back to the right, causing the vehicle to roll several times. The driver was taken to Beaver Valley Hospital with minor injuries. The rollover crash sparked a brush fire that continues to burn about 5,000 acres, or about 6.25 square miles, as of Thursday night, UHP officials said. Authorities have closed state Route 130 from the south end of Minersville to Midvalley Road in Enoch due to lack of visibility in the area. The road will remain closed until Friday morning.

Thursday, 09:47pm

West Valley Fire (near New Harmony, Washington County)

After growing an estimated 4,700 acres throughout the day, the fire is now believed to be at 7,200 acres — about 11.25 square miles — and zero percent contained officials report. The fire is currently threatening approximately 10 homes on private land near the Mill Flat Trailhead. A Red Flag warning is still in effect Friday evening and is expected to last until Friday about 10 p.m., according to West Valley Fire spokesman Bode Mecham. Officials anticipate weather conditions to create challenges in containing the fire. A specialized team is expected to bring in more resources by Saturday morning to help battle the blaze. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Closures:

Summit trail at the junction of browns point and oak grove is closed 31021

Whipple trail 31025

Browns point trail 31008

Canal trail up on Gardner peak trail 31006

Water canyon trail 31024

Mill canyon 31013

North summit 31021

High line trail 31027

Syler spring 31051

Anderson trail 31022

Comanche 31011

Long flat 31050

FS road closure road 011 from forest road 035 to forest road 4011

White rocks trail 31014

Rock springs trail 31019

Upper Grant Ranch 31018

Thursday, 09:31pm

Rough Canyon Fire (near Portage, Box Elder County) increases in size

Thursday, 08:26pm

Black Mountain Fire (near Minersville, Beaver County)

State Route 130 will remain closed until Friday morning, officials confirm. Authorities shut down the highway Thursday afternoon due to a 4,000-acre fire that sparked about 2 miles south of Minersville. Officials believe it was human-caused.

Update on the #BlackMountainFire - HWY 130 closed until tomorrow morning and will be re-evaluated then.
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 29, 2018

Thursday, 08:17pm

Trail Mountain Fire (near Huntington, Emery County)

Officials report the fire has grown to 17,767 acres and is 80 percent contained. "Unstable weather will prove the greatest challenge over the next few days," officials with the Manti-La Sal National Forest tweeted. Authorities urge the public to remain cautious when driving through Huntington Canyon and to avoid stopping along the road.

Thursday, 06:34pm

Black Mountain Fire (near Minersville, Beaver County) started by a crash

Officials say a traffic accident on state Route 130 ignited the Black Mountain Fire. The fire remains at 4,000 acres in size and is 0 percent contained, according to a statement by Bureau of Land Management spokesman Nick Howell.

These are some photos of the car crash that sparked the #BlackMountainFire burning near #Minersville. Fire crews say the driver rolled several times. He’s recovering. (Photo credit Abby Carter Hayden. Thank you!) pic.twitter.com/IT7XHf42Zm
— Alex Cabrero (@KSL_AlexCabrero) June 29, 2018

Getting ready to do a facebook live update on the #BlackMountainFire near Minersville. @KSL5TV https://t.co/BMAX6Igyze pic.twitter.com/obqtdsxYCb
— Alex Cabrero (@KSL_AlexCabrero) June 28, 2018

Thursday, 02:44pm

New fire sparks near Minersville; infrastructure threatened

A fire sparked about 2 miles south of Minersville in Beaver County Thursday afternoon, Bureau of Land Management spokesman Nick Howell said in a tweet. It has been named the Black Mountain Fire. Highway 130 is closed because of it. Officials initially estimated it as 100 acres in size, but quickly adjusted that number to 4,000 acres. It threatening infrastructure in the area. Howell said the fire is human-caused; the exact cause is under investigation.

FIRE UPDATE- HWY130 Fire renamed to #BlackMountainFire- estimated at 4,000 acres. Highway 130 is currently closed. #CCDHowell
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 28, 2018

Thursday, 02:00pm

Crews make progress on Dry Canyon Fire (near Parowan, Iron County)

Bureau of Land Management spokesman Nick Howell said crews have made "good progress" in battling the 23-acre fire and that it is now 30 percent contained. Highway 143 is open in the area, he added. No structures are believed to be threatened by the fire. The cause of the fire, which was determined to be human-caused, is under investigation.

Thursday, 12:24pm

Rough Canyon Fire (near Portage, Box Elder County) increases in size

Officials say the fire burning near the Utah-Idaho border has now burned more than 3,000 acres, as of late Thursday morning.

Rough Canyon Fire, near Portage, has burned 3144 acres. pic.twitter.com/AVxYShm1Bl
— Utah FFSL (@UtahFFSL) June 28, 2018

Thursday, 11:59am

Crews hope to wrap up Fruitland Fire (near Fruitland, Duchesne County)

Fire crews wrapped up firefighting efforts against a blaze that destroyed a house and a trailer home in Fruitland Wednesday afternoon, said Mike Eriksson, spokesman for the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands. “I don’t know if they’ll call it 100 percent contained, but they’ve already started mopping up portions of the fire,” he said. “It hasn’t grown since yesterday around 6 p.m.” Eriksson said some crews have been switched fight to the Rough Canyon Fire in Box Elder County, while others worked to control the rest of the Fruitland fire Thursday. He said in addition to the homes, more than a dozen sheds, tractors or vehicles were destroyed. Though officials believe the fire is human-caused, investigators aren’t sure what the official cause is. Erikkson said witnesses were being interviewed.

Thursday, 10:38am

Rough Canyon Fire (near Portage, Box Elder County)

The fire has burned more than 1,400 acres, as of Thursday morning. It remains 0 percent contained, though there are no evacuations being ordered, Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands officials said. Several people and resources have been dispatched to the fire including four water tenders, 10 engines, two single-engine air tankers, two helicopters and 10 overhead personnel. The fire is believed to be human-caused.

Thursday, 10:05am

Trail Mountain Fire (near Huntington, Emery County)

The fire raging in central Utah remains the largest of Utah's current fires. Bureau of Land Management officials said it is now 80 percent contained. Officials said drivers traveling on state Route 31 in the area should use caution.

#TrailMountainFire is currently 80% contained. Red Flag Warning with hot, dry, unstable weather conditions continues through Friday. Drivers traveling along SR 31, please use caution and follow the posted speed limit. pic.twitter.com/1SxznszCr8
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 28, 2018

Thursday, 09:29am

Dry Canyon Fire (near Parowan, Iron County)

The fire is now 30 percent contained after burning about 30 to 40 acres, according to Parowan police. Officials said the Cedar City and Snake River hotshot crews are dispatched to the area to fight the fire along with about 40 firefighters from across the state.

Thursday, 09:21am

West Valley Fire (near New Harmony, Washington County)

The fire grew an additional 500 acres overnight and is now believed to be 2,500 acres, or about 3.9 square miles, in size. None of it is contained. Bureau of Land Management officials say the fire is threatening 10 homes near the Mill Flat Trailhead, which is located about 3 miles from it. However, no evacuations have been issued yet. Eight fire engines, three air tankers, two heli-tankers and two helicopters were assigned to fight the fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

UPDATE: #WestValleyFire grows overnight by 500 acres (now at 2,500) in Washington County's #PineValley. Five additional handcrews are on their way to #Utah to help. High temps and wind expected to be an issue today @KSL5TV @KSLcom @kslnewsradio pic.twitter.com/ZnBId1Bgex
— Ladd Egan (@laddegan) June 28, 2018

Closures:

Summit trail at the junction of Brown's Point and Oak Grove is closed 31021

Whipple Trail 31025

Brown's Point Trail 31008

Canal Trail up on Gardner Peak Trail

Water Canyon Trail 31024

Mill Canyon 31013

North Summit 31021

High Line Trail 31027

Syler Spring 31051

Anderson Trail 31022

Comanche 31011

Long Flat 31050

FS Road 011 from grass valley to Road 919 will be closed

White Rocks Trail 31014

Rock Springs Trail 31019

Thursday, 09:04am

Fruitland Shed Fire (near Fruitland, Duchesne County)

The fire, which has burned about 20 acres (equivalent to 20 football fields) is now 75 percent contained, according to Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands spokesman Mike Eriksson. The fire is believed to be human-caused, although an exact cause is unknown. A firefighter was also treated for smoke inhalation on Wednesday but is expected to be OK. Duchesne County Sheriff's officials said two permanent residences were destroyed and the Red Cross is assisting residents who lost their homes.

Continuing coverage: Wildfires threatening structures throughout Utah

By Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted - June 28, 2018 at 10:50 p.m.

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Black Mountain Fire (near Minersville, Beaver County)

West Valley Fire (near New Harmony, Washington County)

Rough Canyon Fire (near Portage, Box Elder County) increases in size

Black Mountain Fire (near Minersville, Beaver County)

Trail Mountain Fire (near Huntington, Emery County)

Black Mountain Fire (near Minersville, Beaver County) started by a crash

New fire sparks near Minersville; infrastructure threatened

Crews make progress on Dry Canyon Fire (near Parowan, Iron County)

Rough Canyon Fire (near Portage, Box Elder County) increases in size

Crews hope to wrap up Fruitland Fire (near Fruitland, Duchesne County)

Rough Canyon Fire (near Portage, Box Elder County)

Trail Mountain Fire (near Huntington, Emery County)

Dry Canyon Fire (near Parowan, Iron County)

West Valley Fire (near New Harmony, Washington County)

Fruitland Shed Fire (near Fruitland, Duchesne County)

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Continuing coverage: Wildfires threatening structures throughout Utah

By Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted - June 28, 2018 at 10:50 p.m.

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Black Mountain Fire (near Minersville, Beaver County)

West Valley Fire (near New Harmony, Washington County)

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Black Mountain Fire (near Minersville, Beaver County)

Trail Mountain Fire (near Huntington, Emery County)

Black Mountain Fire (near Minersville, Beaver County) started by a crash

New fire sparks near Minersville; infrastructure threatened

Crews make progress on Dry Canyon Fire (near Parowan, Iron County)

Rough Canyon Fire (near Portage, Box Elder County) increases in size

Crews hope to wrap up Fruitland Fire (near Fruitland, Duchesne County)

Rough Canyon Fire (near Portage, Box Elder County)

Trail Mountain Fire (near Huntington, Emery County)

Dry Canyon Fire (near Parowan, Iron County)

West Valley Fire (near New Harmony, Washington County)

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