Forest Service Press Release
Wednesday, the Mammoth Fire continued to burn slowly and is now reported at 600 acres. However, most activity that day was within the fire perimeter. Containment lines above Lake Canyon Campground and around the cabin have been completed. Firefighters are holding and securing the firelines, and are putting out hotspots close to the fire perimeter. Fire managers are working to keep the fire from moving northeast into the campground and from moving further to the south and southeast.
The weather will continue to be hot and dry, with a Red Flag Warning issued today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be low humidity and increased winds. Isolated torching may still occur as the fire burns within the timber stands. Smoke will continue to be visible from Highway 31. The fire is about 29 miles northwest of Huntington, Utah and just southwest of the Miller Flat Junction with SR-31. The fire started on July 23 and was ignited by lightning.
The team objectives are to keep the fire from growing east and southeast, and protect values-at-risk, such as the Lake Canyon Campground, a permitted cabin and range allotment infrastructure. The fire is benefiting the land, helping restore the ecosystem by clearing up dead vegetation and downed trees from beetle kill.
Although there are no fire restrictions on the National Forest at this time, visitors are asked to use caution when building fires. Never build a fire under a tree or in vegetation, never leave a fire unattended and always be sure it is dead out. Fireworks are never allowed on National Forests. To receive updates on fires on the Manti-La Sal National Forest go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/mantilasal/ and sign up under Stay Connected!
Engines: 3
Type 2 Handcrew: 1
Hotshot Crew: 1
Helicopter: Available as needed
Total Personnel: 75
