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Evacuation Orders Remain as Forsyth Fire Approaches 10,000 Acres
WASHINGTON COUNTY, UTAH, JUN 25 – Nearly 700 firefighters are battling the lightning-started blaze as 95% remains uncontained and 13 homes have been destroyed, officials reported.
- As of June 27, the Forsyth Fire has burned 10,673 acres with 8% containment, and evacuation orders remain in effect for Pine Valley, Grass Valley, and Gray's Ranch.
- Officials reported a lightning strike in Pine Valley Wilderness Area, with fire smoldering inside the tree trunk that went undetected until winds revealed smoke on Thursday.
- Analysis reveals the fire has burned 9,665 acres with 5% containment, expanding by 766 acres since Wednesday, with nearly 700 personnel battling the spread.
- Residents in Pine Valley, Grass Valley and Gray's Ranch remain under 'set' evacuation status with hazards like burnt trees, hot ash pits, and falling debris present.
- Forecasters expect a warmer, drier weekend with wind gusts up to 20 mph, while Dixie National Forest lands remain closed until at least July 31 to support firefighting efforts.
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Evacuation orders lifted for Pine Valley communities, but Forsyth Fire continues to grow
A week after the Forsyth Fire raged through the Pine Valley community and forced people from their homes, residents got some welcome news Thursday night and are finally able to return home Friday morning. While firefighters have contained the blaze near residents’ homes, the Forsyth Fire continues to spread. It reached 10,673 acres as of Friday morning and is 8% contained.
'Such a relief;' Pine Valley residents return home after Forsyth Fire evacuations
After more than a week being kept from their homes due to the Forsyth Fire, one of the most destructive in Utah over the last five years, Pine Valley residents were finally allowed to return home Friday."It is such a relief to be back, to being able to be back to our home," expressed resident Christina Griffin, who relocated to St. George under the evacuation orders. Although her family's home was left untouched by the fire that destroyed 13 oth…
Evacuation orders remain as Forsyth Fire approaches 10,000 acres
KSTU By Jeff Tavss Click here for updates on this story PINE VALLEY, Utah (KSTU) — Fire officials shared an emphatic “Yes!” in the latest report showing that some containment has been achieved in the Forsyth Fire that has been burning for a week in the Pine Valley area. As of Thursday morning, the lightning-caused fire is now 5% contained and sits at 9,665 acres. “The crews hard work along the edge of Pine Valley has brought the fires first …
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