Wildfire updates: Fire sparks in San Juan County

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SALT LAKE CITY — Fire crews worked through the night in various locations around the state.

Their efforts contained the Poverty Point Fire completely and brought the Crestwood Fire into 10% containment. But another fire sparked in southeastern Utah Sunday.

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Sunday, 08:49 pm

New fire sparks near Blanding

State and federal fire officials reported through Utah Fire Info that resources are responding to a new fire burning northeast of Blanding, in San Juan County. It's been named the Alkali Ridge Fire.

Officials estimated the fire at 125 acres as of 8 p.m.; however, it was not threatening any structures.The cause of the fire is under investigation.— Jen Riess, KSL.com

Sunday, 07:47 pm

Poverty Point Fire 100% contained

The #PovertyPoint fire is 100% contained. #ffslkw

— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 13, 2020

Sunday, 03:35 pm

Crestwood fire expected to reach containment by 8 p.m.

Officials reported at 1 p.m. that the Crestwood Fire is 90% contained. It is expected to reach 100% containment at 8 p.m.The fire had reached 4.55 acres in size, according to Unified Fire."For the last 24 hours we haven't seen much fire activity, minimal smoke reduction," said Unified Fire Authority Salt Lake 1 Squad Boss Ross Cooper. "And we're looking pretty good up here. We'll be around this whole fire by the end of the day and we'll be monitoring further more."Investigators confirmed the fire was caused by arcing power lines.While no structures are threatened by the fire, hikers are asked to avoid Crestwood Gully until further notice.

Crestwood Fire Update:
12:45pm

90% Contained
EST. Containment - 8pm
Size- 4.55 acres

Investigators verified the cause was due to arching power lines.

Still no values at risk.

Advisory: Hiking in or near Crestwood Gully is not permitted until further notice. pic.twitter.com/OaMQ4MI78s

— Unified Fire (@FireAuthority) July 12, 2020— Jen Riess, KSL.com

Sunday, 10:34 am

United Fire Authority crews, helicopter, and engines respond to Crestwood Fire

#uwcnf #Crestwoodfire Resources on scene include two crews, 1 helicopter, multiple engines from Unified Fire Authority, State of Utah and Forest Service, Today crews will continue to extinguish hotspots and will be supported by the helicopter with water drops as needed.

— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 12, 2020

Sunday, 08:08 am

Crestwood Fire 10% contained

The Crestwood Fire near Millcreek Canyon was 10% contained Sunday morning, according to a tweet from Unified Fire Authority.The blaze was measured at 4.55 acres as of the 7:30 a.m. tweet and no valuables were risk from the flames. UFA's handcrew, Salt Lake 1, returned to the field for a full work cycle Sunday morning, along with other units.The fire is expected to be contained by 8 p.m., though the estimate is subject to change.—Katie Workman, KSL.com

Wildfire updates: Fire sparks in San Juan County

Updated - July 12, 2020 at 8:51 p.m. | Posted - July 12, 2020 at 8:52 a.m.

(Andrea Chamberlain)

New fire sparks near Blanding

Poverty Point Fire 100% contained

Crestwood fire expected to reach containment by 8 p.m.

United Fire Authority crews, helicopter, and engines respond to Crestwood Fire

Crestwood Fire 10% contained

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Wildfire updates: Fire sparks in San Juan County

Updated - July 12, 2020 at 8:51 p.m. | Posted - July 12, 2020 at 8:52 a.m.

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New fire sparks near Blanding

Poverty Point Fire 100% contained

Crestwood fire expected to reach containment by 8 p.m.

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Crestwood Fire 10% contained

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