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SALT LAKE CITY — A new fire that sparked near Minersville in Iron County on Friday evening grew to more than 1,300 acres by Saturday morning.
Meanwhile, firefighters are continuing to gain containment of the Dollar Ridge Fire in Duchesne County, which is the largest fire of this season thus far.
Currently, nine active wildfires are burning across the state, according to Utah wildfire officials.
Stay tuned to KSL.com for live updates on fire activity throughout the day.
Friday's fire coverage:
Utah wildfire updates: More than 20 structures in Sanpete County pre-evacuation area
Possible thunderstorms are forecasted Friday and over the weekend for many of the areas where fires are burning in the state, which poses potential help and threats for those fighting the wildfires.This story will be updated.
Cove Creek Fire (20 miles north of Beaver) grows to 90 acres
Crooked Creek Fire in Sanpete County 5 percent contained
Horse Valley Fire in Iron County expected to be contained by Saturday evening
Dollar Ridge Fire in Duchesne County is 84 percent contained
Lightning-caused fire in Sanpete County is 130 acres
Horse Valley Fire in Iron County grows to 1,300 acres
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Jacob Klopfenstein
