Wildfire updates: Carbon County blaze burns 300 acres; evacuations lifted in Morgan County


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SALT LAKE CITY— Ten homes were evacuated after a fast-moving wildfire that is exhibiting "August-like fire behavior" sparked near East Canyon State Park Tuesday afternoon, authorities said, but the evacuations were lifted by Tuesday night.

Air resources are also responding to a new fire sparked Tuesday afternoon just off U.S. 6 near Price Canyon in Carbon County, Helper fire officials said.

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

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Wednesday, 06:50 am

Carbon County fire now estimated at 300+ acres

Wednesday, 06:39 am

Evacuations lifted in East Canyon

Tuesday, 09:32 pm

East Canyon Fire grows to over 500 acres

Tuesday, 08:50 pm

Carbon County blaze reaches 500 acres, threatens two structures

Tuesday, 05:50 pm

Crews respond to new fire in Carbon County

Tuesday, 05:30 pm

10 homes evacuated as winds push wildfire up East Canyon in Morgan County

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