The Silver King Fire near the town of Marysvale grew overnight, and is currently 0% contained.The fire is about three miles west of Marysvale, which is 30 minut
The fire is about three miles west of Marysvale , which is 30 minutes from Richfield. This morning's updates show the lightning-caused fire is now nearing 15,000 acres. It continues to spread, fueled by dry and hot weather conditions .FEMA approves funds to combat Utah's Silver King Fire Fire officials said the weather had been cooperating a little more Thursday, in that the wind has died down a bit.
A very large air tanker aircraft dropped loads of retardant over heavy timber south of Edna Peak to slow fire growth to the south. Fire managers will be utilizing the unmanned aircraft to engage in firing operations in this area to further minimize fire severity. “Firing operations” are among the key tools firefighters use when trying to contain a large wildfire.
Crews are securing handlines and dozer lines from the 113 Road to Sargent Mountain to prevent northern and eastern fire progression and reduce impacts to private property and the historic Silver King Mine area. Crews performed point protection tactics including thinning and limbing vegetation and installing water systems near Elk Ranch and other structures in the area.
The wind has been backing off a bit, but temperatures continue to climb into the high 90s and 100s with relative humidities around 8-13 percent. Smoke is continuing to impact surrounding communities. The Team’s Air Resource Advisor provides a daily smoke report to inform the public of air quality conditions. Smoke reports are posted on Facebook and in public locations in Richfield and Marysvale and along Highway 89 on fire information boards.
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