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The Speirs Fire is now 100% contained and in monitor and patrol status. The fire was caused by lightning and first reported on Saturday, July 13 at approximately 1:00 pm. The fire is located approximately three miles south of the town of Dutch John, Utah and south of Flaming Gorge Reservoir. It is burning in heavy timber and downed timber and grass understory in steep and rugged terrain.
| Current as of | Thu, 08/29/2024 - 16:32 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 30 miles north of Vernal, Utah |
| Incident Commander | Tom Wilson |
| Coordinates |
40° 52' 40'' Latitude
-109° 26' 12
'' Longitude
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| Size | 715 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (Grass and Understory) |
| Significant Events | Minimal |
| Planned Actions |
Contingency will continue the work extending the line toward Davenport Draw |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
There may be spotting related to rollout in steep terrain, otherwise we expect few challenges to containment lines. Low daytime fire behavior in the interior will return, rollout may continue. |