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SALT LAKE CITY — A new wildfire closed both directions of state Route 39 at the mouth of Ogden Canyon in Weber County Wednesday afternoon, according to a tweet from the Utah Department of Transportation.
The Middle Canyon Fire is now 77 percent contained, and a new blaze from the Dollar Ridge Fire burned 50 to 100 acres of timber Tuesday night, according to fire officials.
Crews continued to fight several wildfires across the state Wednesday.
Tuesday's coverage:
Wildfire updates: Wildfire in Millard County grew more than 1K acres in 1 day
Seven new fires sparked throughout Utah in recent days, joining two older ones that are nearly completely contained, according to Utah Fire Info.Watch here for updates on all the fires across Utah.
Fire contained in Tooele County
Tollgate Fire in Summit County is 65 percent contained
Wildfire burning northeast of Flaming Gorge in Wyoming
State Route 39 reopens in Ogden Canyon after brush fire
Fire closes state Route 39 at mouth of Ogden Canyon in Weber County
Goose Creek Fire in Box Elder County remains about 123K acres
Cove Creek Fire in Millard, Beaver counties at 43 percent containment
Middle Canyon Fire in Tooele County at 77 percent containment
