KEY TAKEAWAYS
- A human-caused fire in Washington County burned 73 acres overnight.
- This fire led to power outages affecting 5,690 customers in Ivins.
- Utah Fire Info confirmed the fire was 100% contained by Monday morning.
WASHINGTON, Washington County — A fire that officials are saying was human-caused broke out overnight early Monday just north of St. George city limits in Washington County.
The Turkey Farm Fire burned an estimated 73 acres, prompting widespread power outages affecting approximately 5,690 customers in Ivins, according to a post by Rocky Mountain Power.
The fire spread along an old burn scar on Turkey Farm Road that burned 12,000 acres back in September of 2020. Utah Fire Info reported that the fire is 100% contained as of Monday morning.
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Arianne Brown is a reporter covering southern Utah communities, with a focus on heart-warming stories and local happenings. She has been a reporter for 14 years.
