Wildfire updates: Mapleton lifting evacuation order on Ether Hollow Fire; truck fire closes SR 73 in Eagle Mountain

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SALT LAKE CITY — Here is the latest information on wildfires burning around the state of Utah.

For more information on all the fires, visit the Utah Wildfire Info website, utahfireinfo.gov.

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Tuesday, 02:51 pm

Hay truck fire closes both directions of state Route 73 in Eagle Mountain

A hay truck fire closed both directions of state Route 73 on Tuesday about 2:45 p.m. in between Eagle Mountain Boulevard and Cedar Fort, officials said.City officials estimated the closure would last several hours.

Wride Hwy (SR-73) will be closed both directions between Eagle Mountain Blvd and Cedar Fort (approx mile markers 26-27) due to a hay truck fire with multiple emergency vehicles on scene. The closure is anticipated to last several hours. Wel will update when it has been cleared. pic.twitter.com/aNLWQFw6kW

— Eagle Mountain City (@eaglemtncity) September 8, 2020

Tuesday, 12:34 pm

Photos show how close Ether Hollow Fire came to homes in Mapleton

Tuesday, 11:34 am

Weather may help crews fighting East Fork, Center Creek Trail fires

More than 150 firefighters are working Tuesday to control two lightning-sparked wildfires burning near the Ashley National Forest in northeastern Utah.Cooler temperatures and a rain/snow mix may help the efforts.The East Fork fire started Aug. 24 about 13 miles northeast of Hanna, Utah.Monday's strong winds pushed flames southeast into Ute Tribal Lands near Moon Lake, fire officials said in a news release. The blaze has burned about 27,506 acres and is 15% contained.Crews will try to establish a fire line along the southern and southeastern perimeter to keep the fire away from infrastructure.Evacuations are in place for Swift Creek Drainage west to the Moon Lake area. The Center Creek Trail Fire is burning 5 miles north of Moon Lake. It is 0% contained and has scorched more than 11,000 acres since it started Aug. 25.— Linda Williams, KSL.com

Tuesday, 10:42 am

Mapleton prepares to lift evacuation order at noon

Residents evacuated due to the Ether Hollows fire should be able to return home around noon Tuesday, Mapleton City's police chief said in a Facebook post Tuesday morning and Utah Fire Info confirmed.People who live in the evacuation zone, including Hobble Creek Canyon, will remain in "an advisory state," the chief said.

The #EtherHollowFire evacuations in the Hobble Creek, Springville & Mapleton areas will be lifted at 12 pm today, these areas will be in a “Pre-Evacuation” status. Whiting Campground remains closed. Conditions will be continuously monitored. #ffslkw pic.twitter.com/NhbUEsQAVj

— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) September 8, 2020

Tuesday, 10:20 am

William Fire grows to 4,000 acres near Santaquin

The William Fire burning 1 mile southeast of Santaquin has charred more than 4,000 acres, fire officials said Tuesday morning.The fire is 18% contained. Strong winds pushed flames south overnight, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Rain and snow helped the firefighting effort, but muddy roads will make it challenging for crews to get to the fire, officials said.Pole Canyon Road and the Mona Pole Road remain closed in the area.People are asked to keep drones out of the area because air support is critical to the firefighting operations.The USDA reminded the public that the incident management team cannot accept donations. People who want to contribute should contact their local fire department, food pantry or Red Cross.The fire started Sunday and was caused by target shooters, officials said.

The #WilliamFire size is approximately 4,000 acres. The containment is now at 18%.
A new road closure is in effect, Mona Pole road (Forest Service #600/#160).
Fire investigators determined that the cause was target shooting.

Please keep drones out of the area. pic.twitter.com/b8Jba8rGiS

— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) September 8, 2020

Tuesday, 9:55 am

Storm helps firefighters in Utah County

SALT LAKE CITY — A powerful storm that blew into northern Utah early Tuesday actually helped firefighters battling two fires in Utah County, officials said.Rain helped tame the flames of the Ether Hollow Fire east of Springville but hot spots remain inside the perimeter of the fire, according to a tweet from Utah Fire Info Tuesday morning.The fire remains 0% contained and has burned about 1,000 acres.Evacuations remain in place for all of Hobble Creek Canyon and parts of Springville and Mapleton, affecting 211 homes.The fire started Monday as the result of target shooting, Utah fire officials said.