SPRINGVILLE — A wildfire burning east of Springville and Mapleton resulted in the evacuation of homes and RVs in Hobble Creek Canyon on Thursday evening.
The fire, which was first reported about 5 p.m., has been dubbed the Cherry Fire. It has burned up to 250 acres and is growing, according to a social media post from the Utah County Sheriff's Office.
As of 10 p.m., Right Fork Hobble Creek is evacuated from Jolley's Ranch to Springville Crossing, Utah County Emergency Management said in an emergency alert. The evacuation is expected to remain in place until Sunday evening "unless extended due to the fire behavior," the alert said.
As of Friday afternoon, Utah Fire Info said the blaze had grown to an estimated 250 acres. Evacuations were still place as crews from multiple departments continue to fight the fire on the ground and in the air to slow its progression and protect nearby communities.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, Utah Fire Info said in the Friday update.
Officials asked people to stay out of the area as crews fight the fire.
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