Utah Wildfire Causes Hundreds to Evacuate

750 evacuate from near the Brian Head ski resort

 

Associated Press – A wildfire in southwestern Utah has burned at least 1.5 square miles.

Authorities hoped to have it 10% contained by Sunday. The fire has forced about 750 people to evacuate the area near the Brian Head ski resort. (June 19)

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750 evacuate from near the Brian Head ski resort   Associated Press – A wildfire in southwestern Utah has burned at least 1.5 square miles. Authorities hoped to have it 10% contained by Sunday. The fire has forced about 750 people to evacuate the area near the Brian Head ski resort. (June 19) InciWeb: Brian […]

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