Caution Urged for Recreationists Due to Trail Mountain Fire

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Photo courtesy of the Emery County Sheriff’s Office.

Start Date: June 4, 2018
Size: 18,011
Percent Contained: 85%
Helicopters: 4
Engines: 12
Crews: 3
Total Personnel: 196

Summary: Smoke and possibly active flame can be expected to remain present on the fire, however, it is all from the interior. This fire activity will continue to be monitored and poses little threat of spread because it is well within the fireline. Smoke from other fires can also be expected to be visible and present in Emery County as there have been multiple new incidents in the region. For more information regarding these new fires, refer to the Utah fire link posted below.

Crews will continue remediation efforts such as dozer line rehabilitation and removal of hose line and other equipment. Over the next several days, Trail Mountain Fire will be demobilizing and reassigning resources as a result of increased containment and the need for resources on other fires.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from today until Wednesday. Under these hot, dry, and windy conditions, fire behavior is more extreme. Recreationists are asked to continue taking fire prevention measures. Please make sure campfires are completely out, and never leave unattended. Remember, lighting fireworks on public lands is illegal.

Closures: If you’re planning to recreate in the vicinity this weekend, please be mindful that wildland fires are constantly changing environments. Check fire conditions and closure areas via links below before heading out.

The Manti-La Sal National Forest has an area closure in effect around the fire. See a map and description of the area at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/maps/5830. Horse Canyon Trailhead, Indian Creek Campground, Little Bear Campground, Lower Little Bear Campground, and Riverside Campsite are closed. Highway 31 is open, but please drive with caution.

For More Information: Visit InciWeb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5830/, and Utah Fire Info at https://utahfireinfobox.com/. You can also follow Utah Fire Info on Twitter, https://twitter.com/UtahWildfire, and Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/UtahWildfire

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