Wildfire updates: Evacuations center opened for Snow Canyon Fire in Washington County

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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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Friday, 10:55 pm

Fire evacuations for Snow Canyon Fire

Utah Red Cross has opened an evacuation center for the Snow Canyon Fire at a meetinghouse for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on 176 E. Center Street in Veyo.

St. George News reports that the fire has grown to over 150 acres and is threatening residences in the Diamond Valley neighborhood above Winchester Hills.State Route 18 was closed in both directions, but has since reopened.For more information on this fire overnight follow @UtahWildfire on Twitter, or watch for updates on at utahfireinfo.gov.— Ashley Fredde, KSL.com

Friday, 10:27 pm

Timpview brush fire

Provo fire crews responded to a brush fire near Timpview High School. The fire crews provided structure protection to the homes nearby and above the brush fire. The crews attacked the fire from all sides, and it has since been put out.Further details, including the cause of the fire, have not yet been released.-Ashley Fredde, KSL.com

Friday, 08:21 pm

Fire ignites in Snow Canyon; structures threatened

A new wildfire started in Snow Canyon located in Washington County near Diamond Valley. Fire crews are estimating it at 100 acres and moving north, driven by winds. Structures are threatened by the spread. The fire has been determined to be human-caused and shooting related. Officials say the investigation is ongoing.

Tuesday, 04:13 pm

New fire ignites in Washington County

The Spirit Creek fire was reported around 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, officials said. According to the U.S. Forest Service, the fire is burning between Pig and Spirit Creeks near Leeds in Washington County.Fire crews on scene are monitoring fire activity while aviation resources have been ordered due to the difficult access for ground personnel, officials said. The cause has not yet been determined.

Tuesday, 04:07 pm

Cause of Nanny Goat Fire determined

The U.S. Forest Service announced Tuesday that the cause of the Nanny Goat Fire was an escaped campfire.The Nanny Goat Fire, east of Springville, had crews at the scene Sunday to make the determination of the cause.The fire is estimated at 75 acres in size and is 5 percent contained.

Wildfire updates: Evacuations center opened for Snow Canyon Fire in Washington County

Updated - Nov. 6, 2020 at 10:57 p.m. | Posted - Nov. 3, 2020 at 4:35 p.m.

(U.S. Forest Service)

Fire evacuations for Snow Canyon Fire

Timpview brush fire

Fire ignites in Snow Canyon; structures threatened

New fire ignites in Washington County

Cause of Nanny Goat Fire determined

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Wildfire updates: Evacuations center opened for Snow Canyon Fire in Washington County

Updated - Nov. 6, 2020 at 10:57 p.m. | Posted - Nov. 3, 2020 at 4:35 p.m.

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