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SALT LAKE CITY — Fire crews increased containment of the Coal Hollow Fire in Spanish Fork Canyon by 16 percent in one day, officials said.
Also, the U.S Forest Service reports a new fire is burning in the Mount Nebo Wilderness Area. The Bald Mountain Fire likely started by lightning on Thursday.
The Coal Hollow Fire was 64 percent contained on Thursday and, as of Friday morning, was at 80 percent containment, according to Utah Fire Info. The blaze has scorched nearly 30,000 acres.
All evacuation orders and national forest closures remain in effect in the Manti-La Sal National Forest south of U.S. Highway 6.
The fire began Aug. 4 after a lightning strike sparked dry brush in the area.
Thursday's coverage:
It just rained, so why is it so smoky?
Heavy August storms rolled through Utah Wednesday but left behind something a little puzzling: smoke.Crews continue to battle fires across the state. Watch here for live updates on all the fires in Utah.
The following is a comprehensive map of wildfires in Utah for 2018. Zoom in to see the 10 largest fire areas, and click on any of the icons for more information.
Bald Mountain Fire burning in Mount Nebo Wilderness Area
