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MINERSVILLE, Beaver County — Fire crews reported 100-percent containment of the Black Mountain Fire on Saturday evening.
Lightning sparked the fire Tuesday about 3 miles southeast of Minersville. As of Saturday, 4,566 acres had been burned.
No structures were threatened Saturday evening, Bureau of Land Management officials said. Crews were positioned to remain on scene suppressing hot spots.
The BLM advised that light smoke may continue to be visible from Minersville and Highway 130 for several days.
Friday, they also advised that southern Utah residents could possibly continue to see smoke from a fire near Las Vegas.
The Chalk Hollow, Maple Springs, Black Mountain and Camel Hollow roads remain closed until crews were confident the fire was completely out.
The team fighting the fire included about 282 personnel, along with 12 fire engines, 10 hand crews, five various tankers and two helicopters.
