Cove Creek Fire Update – July 25, 2018
Fire Information Line: 435-864-8676
Summary: The Central Utah Type III Incident Management Team are expected to implement the planned firing operations today on the Cove Creek Fire. An increase of smoke may be visible along I-15 and I-70. If traveling in the area please proceed with caution and DO NOT STOP ALONG THE ROADWAY. An
area road and trail closure has been put into effect as of 12:00 P.M. on July 23, 2018.
Start Date: 7/17/2018
Cause: Lightning
Size: 195 acrres
Containment: 0%
Location: 7 miles east of the I-70/I-15 Interchange, near Shingle Creek in Sevier County
Jurisdiction: Beaver Ranger District, Fishlake National Forest
Fire Behavior: Moderate fire behavior, group torching, and short uphill runs
Structures Threatened: None
Total Resources: 269
Closures: Temporary road closures are now in effect for the following areas:
- Forest Road 114
- Forest Road 1132
- Forest Road 483
- Forest Road 1133
- Forest Road 1024
- Forest Road 1134
- Forest Road 1025
- Forest Road 1135
- Forest Road 1026
- Forest Road 1136
- Forest Road 1027
- Forest Road 2333
- Forest Road 1131
- Forest Road 2336
***This order was issued for protection of public health and safety.
Fuels: Mixed conifer and mahogany timber stand with heavy component of dead and down
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& on Facebook at Utah Wildfire and U.S. Forest Service Fishlake National Forest
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