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Rocky Canyon Fire in Utah

Overview

The Rocky Canyon Fire near Henefer, Utah, has expanded to over 15,600 acres. While the U.S. Forest Service and the Northern Utah Type 3 Incident Management Team previously reported containment at approximately 23%, recent updates indicate containment has reached 29%.

To combat the blaze in Summit and Morgan counties, the Utah National Guard has deployed aviation assets from the 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion. Soldiers are utilizing UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to perform water bucket drops using 530-gallon buckets to slow the fire’s spread. Aircrews are working demanding 12-hour shifts to support local firefighting agencies.

Evacuation orders remain in effect for the community of Henefer, with more than 500 residents previously identified as being under such orders. Although no structures have been confirmed lost, officials continue to warn that several homes remain threatened. The fire, which reportedly began on a Friday due to undetermined human causes, continues to move through difficult terrain, having already caused damage to ranch land and equipment due to intense heat and flying embers.

Entities

Henefer · Rocky Canyon Fire · Summit County · Warrior Rizen Ranch · Rocky Canyon Fire

Timeline

  1. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Utah National Guard deploys helicopters to fight wildfires

    Utah National Guard Black Hawk helicopters are conducting water bucket drops to combat the Rocky Canyon Fire, which has exceeded 15,600 acres and prompted evacuations in Henefer.

  2. 14 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Rocky Canyon Fire reaches 23% containment near Henefer, Utah

    The Rocky Canyon Fire near Henefer, Utah, has burned up to 15,000 acres. While containment has reached 23%, over 500 people remain evacuated as crews battle the fast-moving wildfire.

  3. 17 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Rocky Canyon Fire reaches 15,000 acres in Utah

    The Rocky Canyon Fire in Utah has grown to 15,000 acres, forcing evacuations in Henefer. A technical glitch also sent erroneous emergency alerts to thousands across Northern Utah.

Sources

deseretnews.com · dvidshub.net · makernews.com · museum.lu · nigerianewspapers.com.ng · parkrecord.com · townlift.com · webstat.net

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