UDOT recently released a statement declaring US-89 closed due to the recently ignited Pole Creek Fire. US-6 east and westbound were also closed from Spanish Fork through US-191 for some time. However, it has been announced that US-6 reopened. US-89 is closed from mile marker 301 to US-6.
Late Thursday morning, it was reported that the fire is 0% contained and is estimated to span over 4,000 acres. It was reported that there are over 250 firefighters on scene with more enroute. Alternate routes may be necessary while crews work to contain the blaze.
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