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SALT LAKE CITY — Two fires burning in central Utah consumed 80,000 acres combined, turned the air unhealthy in parts of Utah County, and forced the closure of U.S. Highway 6 in Spanish Fork Canyon on Saturday, officials said.
The county issued a smoke advisory which will remain in effect until it is rescinded, according to Utah Fire Info.
The Pole Creek Fire has burned 62,844 acres and the nearby Bald Mountain Fire has consumed 17,760 acres, Utah Fire Info posted on social media.
Fire Update for the #PoleCreekfire and #BaldMountainFire for Saturday, September 15th. #PoleCreekFire is 62,844 acres and #BaldMountainFire is 17,760 acres. @GreatBasinTeam1pic.twitter.com/kiEwPdWKWb
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) September 15, 2018
Evacuations remain in effect for over 5,000 residents from the cities of Woodland Hills and Elk Ridge, as well as residents from the Covered Bridge Canyon community in Spanish Fork Canyon.
In addition to U.S. Highway 6, U.S. Highway 89 remains closed in Spanish Fork Canyon from the Thistle Junction to the Utah/Sanpete county line. The Nebo Loop Road and Nephi Canyon Road are closed at the turnoff from state Route 132 in Juab County.
Officials confirmed Saturday morning that no homes have burned.
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.Check back throughout the day for updates on Utah's fires.
Kennecott official: Fire near I-80 not affecting company structures
Gov. Herbert: 'Please exercise every caution' for Herriman fire
Fire near I-80 crosses on to Kennecott property
Structure threatened as high winds affect Salt Lake City grass fire
Grass fire burning in Salt Lake City
Fire officials conducting public meeting with latest information on Pole Creek, Bald Mountain fires
Roads closed due to fire near Great Salt Lake marina
Multiple fire departments responding to blaze near Great Salt Lake marina
Great Salt Lake marina closed due to approaching fire
Utah County: U.S. Highway 6 closed, pre-evacuation notice for Diamond Fork Canyon
Smoke from Utah County fires moves northeast
Little Valley Fire in Wasatch County now 60% contained
Morning update: 500 personnel working on Utah County fires
Utah County issues emergency declaration
Pole Creek and Bald Mountain fires: High winds expected
