Firefighters Battle Two Blazes in Utah

Firefighters Battle Two Blazes in Utah


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(KSL News) Utah crews are still battling two wildfires.

The West Gilson fire, west of Nephi in central Utah, was officially contained late yesterday afternoon.

Firefighters Battle Two Blazes in Utah

The flames charred nearly 15-thousand acres. Lightning started the fire last Thursday.

The Dammeron Fire is still burning more than nine-thousand acres, 12 miles north of St. George.

It picked up yesterday with high winds. Crews have it 25 percent contained this morning.

So far, no homes are being threatened.

The southern portion of Pine Valley Mountain has been closed because of the fire.

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