Garden Creek Fire reaches 80% containment, officials confirm fire burned over 5,000 acres

LDS youth camp reflects on evacuation from Fort Hall blaze that scorched over 5,000 acres; firefighters reach 80 percent containment

An evacuation from the Lincoln Creek Fire made for a memorable LDS Youth Camp for about 250 teenagers from the Draper, Utah, Eastridge Stake.

Garden Creek Fire reaches 80% containment, officials confirm fire burned over 5,000 acres

Crews working on restoring power in the area where the Garden Creek Fire burned through. | Courtesy Kevin Jamison FORT HALL — The Garden Creek Fire, also known as the Lincoln Creek Fire, has reached 80% containment since starting Tuesday afternoon. According to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe Facebook Page, at around 8 p.m. Wednesday night, the fire had burned 5,418 acres and is at 80% containment. “We will keep the community informed of further deve…

France Canyon Fire Update: Transition to Local Management as Containment Reaches 80% - The Independent | Southern Utah's #1 Source for Arts, Events & Entertainment

July 5, 2025 — Garfield County, UT Containment of the France Canyon Fire continues to improve as crews bring the perimeter under control. Now at 80% containment and totaling 33,364 acres, the fire has been officially transitioned from Great Basin Incident Management Team 5 to a local Type 3 Incident Management Team. The handoff ensures continuity in fire suppression and repair efforts as most crews will remain in place. Yesterday, firefighters s…