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SALT LAKE CITY — A new fire sparked east of Bear Lake in northern Utah Thursday afternoon, according to Utah fire officials.
The fire, now dubbed the North Eden Fire, had burned approximately 6,000 acres as of 11 p.m. and was 10 percent contained, Utah Fire Info reported. The cause of the fire has not yet been released.
Two fire engines were destroyed in the blaze after one had a mechanical issue and crews were unable to move it. Three firefighters who were trying to get the engine moving again escaped uninjured, officials said.
Crews continue to battle wildfires across the state. Watch here for the latest updates on all the blazes across Utah.
Wednesday's coverage:
Coal Hollow Fire now estimated to have burned 25K acres; public meeting scheduled
A public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon to allow people to ask questions about the Coal Hollow Fire in southeast Utah county.
North Eden Fire grows to 6,000 acres
Several evacuated areas near Coal Hollow Fire to be reopened Friday
North Eden Fire east of Bear Lake grows to 1,400 acres
No growth reported Thursday for Dollar Ridge Fire in Duchesne and Wasatch counties
2 fire trucks destroyed in North Eden Fire near Bear Lake after 1 engine breaks down
North Eden Fire near Bear Lake grows to 1,000 acres
New fire sparks east of Bear Lake in northern Utah
Dollar Ridge Fire in Duchesne and Wasatch counties reaches nearly 69K acres
Coal Hollow Fire in Utah County grows nearly 1K acres in 1 day
