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SALT LAKE CITY — The Pole Creek and Bald Mountain fires in Utah County saw little growth overnight, though a smaller fire broke out nearby on Tuesday, officials said.
Battles are being won, and winning the war is in sight. https://t.co/GNz1GQrSmV
— Spencer Cannon (@SGTCannonPIO) September 26, 2018
The Pole Creek Fire burned an additional 52 acres from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning and is at 56 percent containment. The blaze has scorched a total of 101,895 acres since lightning sparked the flames Sept. 6. A total of 1,005 personnel are assigned to fight the fire.
The Bald Mountain Fire grew just 5 acres overnight and is 71 percent contained. The flames have consumed a total of 18,605 acres, and 505 total personnel are assigned to the fire.
The Pack Fire began Tuesday just west of the Bald Mountain Fire near Mount Nebo. Officials believe lightning sparked the blaze. The flames have only burned 2 to 5 acres.
Though many residents who were evacuated from their homes during the fire's peak have returned, some in the area still remain displaced.
Tuesday's coverage:
Fire updates: Bald Mountain, Pole Creek fires now more than half contained; new fire breaks out near Mount Nebo
Firefighting crews made significant progress in fighting two large fires burning in southeastern Utah County, according to updates released Tuesday.Watch here for live updates on all the fires throughout Utah.
Small fire near Draper contained
Crews responding to fire near Traverse Ridge in Draper
Small fire breaks out near Camp Williams
Riggs and Lonely fires in southern Utah burn over 2K acres
