Wildfire updates: East Canyon Fire in Morgan County 90% contained; evacuations ordered in Carbon County

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SALT LAKE CITY — Here are the latest updates on wildfires burning across the state of Utah.

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Thursday, 10:35 pm

Pre-evacuations ordered for the northwest corner of Helper due to Bear Fire

Carbon County Sheriff's Office has issued a pre-evacuation order for 10 homes in the northwest corner of Helper.Fire behavior and firefighting efforts in the area have made the pre-evacuation necessary, the sheriff's office said. Officials ask the public to stay away from firefighting efforts and away from the mountain.— Ashley Fredde, KSL.com

Thursday, 06:54 pm

East Canyon Fire in Morgan County 90% contained

Fire officials said that the East Canyon Fire is currently 90% contained with the remaining 10% being thick vegetation requiring extra work.The fire remained in the fire crew's perimeter with no significant issues during the wind, officials said. The local unit is expected to resume command of the fire on Friday.— Ashley Fredde, KSL.com

Thursday, 06:08 pm

Mandatory evacuations in Carbon County due to Bennion Creek Fire

Fire officials announced that immediate and mandatory evacuations of the Aspen Cove community are occurring in Scofield, Carbon County.Firefighters are concerned that the wildfire will move toward the community because of the extreme fire behavior and expected winds. There are currently 100 seasonal homes affected by the evacuation order.— Ashley Fredde, KSL.com

Thursday, 02:20 pm

Pack Creek Fire in San Juan County determined to be human-caused

An investigation into the Pack Creek Fire revealed that the fire was human-caused and started by an unattended campfire, fire officials said Thursday.The fire is burning with active fire behavior, according to officials. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 10 p.m. Thursday. The public is being asked to avoid the area.— Ashley Fredde, KSL.com

Thursday, 10:26 am

US 6 closed again in Carbon County due to Bear Fire

U.S. 6 has closed again in Price Canyon due to the Bear Fire, burning about 4 miles northwest of Helper in Carbon County.The highway is closed in both directions in the canyon, the Utah Department of Transportation said. The highway reopened briefly Thursday morning, but changing fire activity forced authorities to shut the road down again about 10:15 a.m.Drivers can detour around the closure via Emma Park Road and U.S. 191.

Driver Alert: US-6 is closed in both directions between Emma Park Rd and the US-191 intersection (MP 221-230) due to a wildfire. Use an alternate route. Check the UDOT Traffic App or waze for updates. @UDOTRegionFour @UDOTRegionthree @UtahTrucking @UtahWildfire
— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) June 10, 2021

— Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com

Thursday, 9:20 am

US 6 reopens in Carbon County near Bear Fire

U.S. 6 has reopened in Carbon County near the Bear Fire.The fire is burning about 4 miles northwest of Helper in Price Canyon.The speed limit on the highway has been reduced to 45 mph in the area, and a pilot car is escorting traffic, state and federal fire officials reported through Utah Fire Info.The road closure could be reinstated later in the day if fire activity changes. Fire managers expect the blaze to reach the highway again later Thursday, which could prompt another closure.The fire is currently 5,479 acres and 0% contained.

#BearFire Update: US-6 to reopen at 9 a.m. Speed limit reduced through fire area to 45 mph w/ pilot car. Expect delays & use caution. Road closure could be reinstated later in the day due to fire activity. Follow @UDOTTRAFFIC for updated road conditions. #blmgl
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 10, 2021

— Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com

Thursday, 08:22 am

US 6 still closed in Carbon County due to lightning-caused Bear Fire

U.S. 6 is still closed in Carbon County due to the Bear Fire, officials said Thursday.The fire, burning about 4 miles northwest of Helper, is now about 5,479 acres and 0% contained, according to state and federal fire officials.The fire started on Tuesday afternoon and is thought to be lightning-caused, officials said.The highway closed in both directions on Wednesday and is expected to remain closed Thursday. Drivers can detour around the closure via Emma Park Road and U.S. 191, but the detour adds about 8 miles and 12 minutes to the trip.Fire managers are trying to reopen U.S. 6, but the fire is likely to reach the highway again Thursday because wind gusts of up to 50 mph are forecast. The winds could also prevent aircraft fighting the fire from flying, officials said.A cold front is expected to move through Utah Thursday, bringing cooler temperatures, but no rain.

#BearFire Update: 5,479 acres burned, 0% contained, 159 firefighters assigned. US-6 remains closed. Follow @UDOTTRAFFIC for updated road conditions. Wind gusts of 50 mph predicted today = potential for increased fire activity. #blmgl pic.twitter.com/i1I6vka1MZ
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 10, 2021

— Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com

Wildfire updates: East Canyon Fire in Morgan County 90% contained; evacuations ordered in Carbon County

By Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com and Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Updated - June 10, 2021 at 10:45 p.m. | Posted - June 10, 2021 at 8:14 a.m.

The Bear Fire is seen burning about 4 miles north of Helper in Carbon County on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (Jason Porter, BLM, via Utah Fire Info)

Pre-evacuations ordered for the northwest corner of Helper due to Bear Fire

East Canyon Fire in Morgan County 90% contained

Mandatory evacuations in Carbon County due to Bennion Creek Fire

Pack Creek Fire in San Juan County determined to be human-caused

US 6 closed again in Carbon County due to Bear Fire

US 6 reopens in Carbon County near Bear Fire

US 6 still closed in Carbon County due to lightning-caused Bear Fire

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Wildfire updates: East Canyon Fire in Morgan County 90% contained; evacuations ordered in Carbon County

By Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com and Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Updated - June 10, 2021 at 10:45 p.m. | Posted - June 10, 2021 at 8:14 a.m.

The Bear Fire is seen burning about 4 miles north of Helper in Carbon County on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (Jason Porter, BLM, via Utah Fire Info)

Pre-evacuations ordered for the northwest corner of Helper due to Bear Fire

East Canyon Fire in Morgan County 90% contained

Mandatory evacuations in Carbon County due to Bennion Creek Fire

Pack Creek Fire in San Juan County determined to be human-caused

US 6 closed again in Carbon County due to Bear Fire

US 6 reopens in Carbon County near Bear Fire

US 6 still closed in Carbon County due to lightning-caused Bear Fire

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