ST. GEORGE – A fire at the Dixie National Park in early May that firefighters believed was under control has re-ignited due to strong winds and red flag conditions, burning 600-700 acres of forest land. A fire burning rapidly in Dixie National Park, near Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, date not specified | Photo courtesy of the Department of Forestry, Fire and State Property, St. George News At around 1 a.m. Saturday, a fire in Kane County was rekindled by strong winds, according to a news release released by the Utah Department of Forest, Fire, and State Land. The fire has been reduced by 10%, with the wind blowing it northeast into the Blubber Creek sewer. The fire, which first started on May 9, initially burned about 97 acres 3.2 miles west of Podunk Guard Station, according to a Facebook post released by Utah Fire Info. It was then estimated that the fire would continue “minimal, creepy behavior” within a specified perimeter, but current weather conditions have exacerbated the situation, according to the newsletter. The blaze is said to have been caused by humans and burns mixed conifers, ponderosa pine, piles and dead and woody material about 10 miles southwest of Bryce Canyon National Park near Kanab Creek, the document said. According to the newsletter, no constructions are threatened and no evacuation orders have been issued. However, some campers left the area voluntarily. This map shows the areas affected by a closing command The image is courtesy of the Department of Forests, Fire and State Property, St. George News In addition, Management has released a site closure map showing locations that are currently under closure. Firefighters are working in difficult terrain and extreme weather conditions that have hampered their efforts, the bulletin said. Southwest winds average 20 mph with gusts of 35-40 mph, combined with low relative humidity. Weather conditions include ground air support, including two assigned helicopters, as well as single-engine air carriers and large air tankers. 145 personnel and 4 crews have been sent, along with seven fire trucks, a bulldozer and a fire truck, the bulletin said. Correspondents work to create an anchor point and build lines where possible. In addition, a Type 3 Country Event Management has reached the point and will take over the administration on Sunday afternoon, the newsletter states. Earlier, a news release said the blaze had weakened upright trees, which, along with dead obstacles, were in danger of falling and hitting firefighters. “The safety of firefighters is paramount to fire managers,” the statement said. The Left Fork Fire as seen from Rainbow Point in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, June 19, 2022 | Photo courtesy of Bryce Canyon National Park, St. Louis. George News The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, the Office of Land Administration, the Utah Department of Firefighting, Forestry, and State Land, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, and Sheriff County Sheriff’s Office are in charge of the county. In addition, the Cedar Mountain Fire Protection District and Dammeron Valley Fire and Rescue sent paramedics and emergency management technicians to provide emergency medical care to the fire department if needed, said Mike Melton, fire management officer in the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands. This is a story that unfolds. Photos
A fire burning rapidly in Dixie National Park, near Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, date not specified | Photo courtesy of Utah Department of Forestry, Fire and State Department, St. Louis. George News A fire burning rapidly in Dixie National Park, near Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, date not specified | Photo courtesy of Utah Department of Forestry, Fire and State Department, St. Louis. George News A fire burning rapidly in Dixie National Park, near Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, date not specified | Photo courtesy of Utah Department of Forestry, Fire and State Department, St. Louis. George News A fire burning rapidly in Dixie National Park, near Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, date not specified | Photo courtesy of Utah Department of Forestry, Fire and State Department, St. Louis. George News A fire burning rapidly in Dixie National Park, near Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, date not specified | Photo courtesy of Utah Department of Forestry, Fire and State Department, St. Louis. George News A fire burning rapidly in Dixie National Park, near Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, date not specified | Photo courtesy of Utah Department of Forestry, Fire and State Department, St. Louis. George News A fire burning rapidly in Dixie National Park, near Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, date not specified | Photo courtesy of Utah Department of Forestry, Fire and State Department, St. Louis. George News A fire burning rapidly in Dixie National Park, near Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, date not specified | Photo courtesy of Utah Department of Forestry, Fire and State Department, St. Louis. George News A fire burning rapidly in Dixie National Park, near Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, date not specified | Photo courtesy of Utah Department of Forestry, Fire and State Department, St. Louis. George News This map shows the areas affected by a closing command The image is courtesy of the Department of Forests, Fire and State Property, St. George News The Left Fork Fire as seen from Rainbow Point in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, June 19, 2022 | Photo courtesy of Bryce Canyon National Park, St. Louis. George News Copyright St. George News, SaintGeorgeUtah.com LLC, 2022, all rights reserved. Alysha Lundgren joined the team of St. George News in 2022. She began her career as a freelancer, writing resourceful articles for families of children with disabilities. It has also covered topics such as astronomy, leisure and nature. Hailing from Nevada, Alysha quickly fell in love with Utah after moving to Cedar City. In her spare time, she enjoys wandering and photographing the beautiful landscapes of Utah or climbing on a blanket to play video games or read a good book.
