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THISTLE, Utah County — The Pole Creek Fire forced the closure of several roads and canyons in Utah County Thursday, and more residents in the area were ordered to evacuate, authorities said.
A mandatory evacuation order was issued for the communities of Woodland Hills and Elk Ridge, as well as the Covered Bridge Canyon community in Spanish Fork Canyon, officials said.
The fire had burned 20,000 acres, Forest Service officials said Thursday evening, and was moving to the north and northeast at that time.
Several major roadways in the area remained closed Thursday night, including parts of U.S. Highway 89 and U.S. Highway 6. Santaquin and Payson canyons were also closed, and the Nebo Loop Road was closed from state Route 132 in Nephi Canyon.
Friday's Fire Coverage
Fire updates: Pole Creek Fire, Bald Mountain Fire in Utah County burn over 68K acres
The Pole Creek Fire and Bald Mountain Fire in Utah County have burned over 68,000 acres combined, according to officials.Watch here for live updates on this and other fires throughout the state:
U.S. Highway 6 closed as fires rage in Utah County
Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox: Pole Creek Fire merging with Bald Mountain Fire
Salt Lake-area firefighters headed to help with Pole Creek Fire
People evacuating horses due to Pole Creek Fire can bring them to Spanish Fork fairgrounds
Pole Creek Fire in Utah and Juab counties grows to about 20,000 acres
Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox has arrived on scene at the Pole Creek Fire
Woodland Hills and Elk Ridge being evacuated due to Pole Creek Fire
Covered Bridge Canyon community being evacuated due to Pole Creek Fire
Pre-evacuation notices announced for some residents in Salem due to Pole Creek Fire
Bald Mountain Fire in southwest Utah County grows to 5,000 acres
Rosecrest Fire southwest of Herriman expected to be contained by 6 p.m.
Santaquin Fire Department posts list of needed donations for firefighters
National Weather Service issues red flag warning for most of Utah through Saturday
Riggs and Lonely Fires in southern Utah burn almost 1K acres total
Rosecrest Fire in Herriman 50 percent contained
