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BIRDSEYE, Utah County — Crews are battling a new wildfire that sparked Saturday near Coal Hollow in Utah County.
The 200-acre fire is located about 3 miles from state Route 6, according to a news release from the Manti-La Sal National Forest Service.
Officials said the brushfire was caused by lightning and driven by hot, dry winds.
“The fire is extremely smoky, which can hamper fire fighters on the ground and air support,” the release read.
Saturday's fire coverage:
Wildfire updates: I-84 reopens in Box Elder County following fire closure
I-84 has reopened between Tremonton and Snowville after a new fire sparked Friday and closed the freeway.As of 5 p.m. Sunday, no closures or evacuations were ordered but drivers are being asked to be cautious and avoid distractions caused by the fire.
Officials said there are several structures near the fire in the Dairy Hollow area but they did not appear to be threatened.
About 80 firefighters are working to put out the fire.
“Because firefighting crews and equipment are responding to fires throughout the west, available resources are limited,” officials said.
Forest Service crews are fighting a fire at Coal Hollow in southeast Utah County about three miles from SR-6. It has burned about 200 acres and was started by lightning on Aug. 4.
— Manti-La Sal NF (@ml_nf) August 5, 2018
Authorities remind the public that drones are prohibited in the airspace over the fire.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
