Live blog: Multiple wildfires continue burning in Utah, restrictions announced

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SALT LAKE CITY — Multiple wildfires continue burning throughout Utah for the third day in a row just days before the fireworks season begins.

Four of the fires ignited Wednesday with some destroying homes.

The fires have lead to several closures and continue to threaten structures in the area.

Restrictions also have been announced throughout the state. Find detailed information about those restrictions at utahfireinfobox.com/active-fire-restriction-documents.

Stay with KSL.com for live updates throughout the day.

Saturday, 10:06pm

Willow Patch Fire (in Sevier County)

Highway 24 Open with Caution, No Power in Wayne County and Parts of Sevier County #willowpatchfire https://t.co/lbzgVB5yzZ

— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 1, 2018

Saturday, 06:58pm

West Valley Fire (near New Harmony, Washington County)

The West Valley Fire is located about 10 miles north of St. George.

West Valley Fire Updated acreage and perimeter. 9,462 acres 0% contained. pic.twitter.com/9XaOcnCdtm

— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 1, 2018

Saturday, 06:48pm

Rough Canyon Fire (southwest of Portage, Box Elder County)

The Rough Canyon Fire has burned more than 8.5 square miles in Box Elder County. The fire started on Wednesday and was human-caused, according to Utah fire officials.

The Rough Canyon Fire is 90% contained.

— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 1, 2018

Saturday, 06:47pm

Black Mountain Fire (near Minersville, Beaver County)

Firefighters are making good progress on the #BlackMountainFire. The fire is 60% contained. Minimal fire behavior today. More containment expected Sunday. #CCDHowell

— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 1, 2018

Saturday, 04:44pm

Officials announce fire restrictions for central, southern Utah

Fire restrictions for most of central and southern Utah will go into effect Sunday, fire officials announced. Restrictions will start at 12:01 a.m. Sunday in Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, Washington and Wayne counties, Utah fire officials said on Twitter. Restrictions also were announced for portions of Mohave and Coconino counties in northern Arizona. The restrictions include burning a fire or using fireworks on various lands including Bureau of Land Management and state-owned lands in those counties, as well as the Fishlake National Forest and in Capitol Reef National Park. Towns and cities are not included in the fire restrictions. People should contact their local municipal fire departments for information on any restrictions in cities and towns.

Central Utah Interagency Fire Managers will implement Fire Restrictions beginning Sunday, July 1, at 00:01 a.m. Visit https://t.co/KPufeeyqk4 to know restrictions of each fire management agency. Also, remember to be extra careful when outdoors-fire danger is at critical levels. pic.twitter.com/57RiJw2YyH

— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 30, 2018

Saturday, 04:15pm

Dry Canyon Fire near Parowan is contained

The Dry Canyon Fire started on Wednesday afternoon and has burned 23 acres, or about 23 football fields, a mile south of Parowan along state Route 143.

FINAL UPDATE- The #DryCanyonFire is 100% contained and is holding at 23 acres. Firefighters will remain on scene to extinguish hotspots. Final update unless significant changes occur. #CCDHowell

— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 30, 2018

Saturday, 12:49pm

Willow Patch Fire (in Sevier County)

The Willow Patch Fire, which ignited Friday, has caused the closure of state Route 24 Saturday afternoon. The road briefly opened for a few hours Saturday morning. Motorists are encouraged to take I-70 to state Route 72 to Loa or U.S. Highway 89 South to Kingston Canyon as an alternate. The fire is currently burning more than 1,000 acres (or 1.5 square miles) and is zero percent contained. Red Flag weather conditions are still in effect. "Fire activity will increase as the afternoon temperature rises and wind increases," Utah fire officials said in a news release. Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire but believed a car may have been responsible on Friday.

June 30 update on the #WillowPatchFire https://t.co/glLkDn7ZDM pic.twitter.com/9OBeV2TJx6
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 30, 2018

Saturday, 12:42pm

West Valley Fire (near New Harmony, Washington County)

The West Valley Fire, located about 10 miles north of St. George, is currently burning 7,724 acres (about 12 square miles) and is zero percent contained, according to Utah fire officials. Evacuations: None Cause: Abandoned campfire

Saturday, 11:32am

West Valley Fire (near New Harmony, Washington County)

A fire that sparked Wednesday has caused closures in parts of the Dixie National Forest. Closures:

Area to the west of New Harmony, specifically lying west of Forest Road 029

National forest boundary and the Pine Valley Wilderness boundary

North of the Pine Valley Wilderness boundary

The Summit Trail and the Canal Trail

East of Forest Service Road 011

South of Forest Service Road 009

Saturday, 11:27am

Officials expand fire restrictions

Starting July 1, fire restrictions will be expanded to public land portions of central Utah, officials report. Prohibited acts:

No campfires, except in permanently constructed cement or metal fire pits provided in formal campgrounds and picnic areas

Grinding, cutting and welding of metal

Using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as determined by the Society of Automotive Engineers

Possession and/or detonation of explosives, including exploding targets

Fireworks and incendiary or chemical devices and pyrotechnics

For more information, visit utahfireinfo.gov

Saturday, 11:20am

Trail Mountain Fire (near Huntington, Emery County)

#TrailMountainFire is now at 85% containment, 17,830 acres. Red Flag Warning continues through today until midnight. For more information: https://t.co/HVlwyPNsIu pic.twitter.com/Eb8g6xVLD6
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 30, 2018

Saturday, 11:17am

Black Mountain Fire (near Minersville, Beaver County)

#BlackMountainFire Update- Crews are in place building fireline and working with heavy equipment. 30% contained. Expecting to achieve more containment today. Fire activity is minimal currently. #CCDHowell
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 30, 2018

Live blog: Multiple wildfires continue burning in Utah, restrictions announced

Posted - June 30, 2018 at 10:09 p.m.

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Willow Patch Fire (in Sevier County)

West Valley Fire (near New Harmony, Washington County)

Rough Canyon Fire (southwest of Portage, Box Elder County)

Black Mountain Fire (near Minersville, Beaver County)

Officials announce fire restrictions for central, southern Utah

Dry Canyon Fire near Parowan is contained

Willow Patch Fire (in Sevier County)

West Valley Fire (near New Harmony, Washington County)

West Valley Fire (near New Harmony, Washington County)

Officials expand fire restrictions

Trail Mountain Fire (near Huntington, Emery County)

Black Mountain Fire (near Minersville, Beaver County)

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Live blog: Multiple wildfires continue burning in Utah, restrictions announced

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Willow Patch Fire (in Sevier County)

West Valley Fire (near New Harmony, Washington County)

Rough Canyon Fire (southwest of Portage, Box Elder County)

Black Mountain Fire (near Minersville, Beaver County)

Officials announce fire restrictions for central, southern Utah

Dry Canyon Fire near Parowan is contained

Willow Patch Fire (in Sevier County)

West Valley Fire (near New Harmony, Washington County)

West Valley Fire (near New Harmony, Washington County)

Officials expand fire restrictions

Trail Mountain Fire (near Huntington, Emery County)

Black Mountain Fire (near Minersville, Beaver County)

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