Fires have been growing in Utah due to red flag conditions, including dry weather and high winds. Here is a list of the major active fires on July 3, according to Utah Fire Info and other sources, along with maps on where the larger ones are located. You can view a map of all the Utah fires here. This map is being constantly updated. You can see a screenshot of Utah Fire Info’s current map below: Black Mountain Fire This fire has been put out. Dollar Ridge Fire The Dollar Ridge fire is southeast of Strawberry Reservoir and has been burning on national forest land. It threatens multiple structures, including cabins. By Sunday night it had grown to 6,600 acres, but now it’s at 47,683 acres and it’s 4 percent contained. The fire started when someone burned timber on private property and was initially just 20 acres in size. Somewhere between 200 to 300 homes have been evacuated. According to Inciweb, the following evacuations have been issued: 7-10 Home/Cabin/Structures under evacuation in Beaver Cyn and Timber Cyn All homes/cabins in Camelot All homes downriver from Camelot Cedar Mountain area south of Currant Creek and West of Lower Red Creek Rd Pinyon Ridge west of Sam’s Wash Pre-evacuation orders have been issued for all homes in the Fruitland area. Pine Canyon Fire The #PineCanyonFire near Lost Creek Reservoir is being fought by a helicopter and engines from the State of Utah and Morgan County. #ffsljc — Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 6, 2018 This fire is near the Lost Creek Reservoir. Saul’s Canyon This fire is 200 acres and 80 percent contained, according to Utah Fire Info. The fire is still burning and is being monitored. Trail Mountain Fire The Trail Mountain fire began as a prescribed burn on June 4, and it grew to over 18,000 acres, FOX 13 reported. It’s now at 90 percent containment. West Valley Fire Fire crews on the #WestValleyFire reached increased containment of 28%, acreage currently 11,716. Still some isolated torching in the interior of the fire. Crews working on mop-up efforts around the perimeter Photo: @UFA firefighter, Adam Boyer, on the northwest flank of the fire pic.twitter.com/aM2ngvoDXW — Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 6, 2018 Among the largest of the fires in Utah is the West Valley Fire, which is 11,716 acres and 28 percent contained, according to Utah Fire Info. #WestValleyFire Update for July 6, 2018. Stage II Fire Restrictions are still in effect. Fire is 28% contained, size is at 11,716 acres. pic.twitter.com/3qj3IEPkn0 — Forest Service-Dixie (@usfsdnf) July 6, 2018 The fire is currently burning in steep, rugged terrain. Helicopters are dropping water on hot spots and air tankers are dropping retardant to help fire crews. The fire was caused by an abandoned campfire. There are no evacuations in place. View from the #WestValleyFire ICP last night, with the Milky Way contrasting against the night flames. The fire progressed as expected today, moving slowly to the north and northwest. Crews continue to battle this fire on all fronts. Still at 5% containment. PC: Ali White pic.twitter.com/Pr1YMaK3mH — Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 3, 2018 Willow Creek Fire This fire is 1,311 acres and 96 percent contained, per Utah Fire Info. It was caused by lightning and is located north of Highway 40 and Strawberry Reservoir on the Heber-Kamas Ranger District. Willow Patch Fire The Willow Patch fire in Sevier County is 4,583 acres and 80 percent contained, according to Utah Fire Info. The fire is located near on Highway 24 near the Mile 19 marker. The fire started on the afternoon of June 1, but the cause is not yet known. This fire is expected to be fully contained soon and Utah Fire is no longer providing updates.<doc-sep>More than 60 large wildfires are burning throughout the United States, particularly in the West. Fire officials in Colorado, Utah and California are battling to control the fires as increasing heat and severe droughts have made the blazes spread easily. Newsweek has rounded up the largest fires plaguing the U.S., including the Spring Creek Fire in Colorado and the Klamathon Fire in California. Spring Creek Fire Fort Garland, Colorado 105,704 acres, 35 percent contained The Spring Creek Fire quickly grew to become the largest fire burning in Colorado. The human-caused fire first ignited on June 27 near Fort Garland, Colorado. Containment of the blaze rose from 5 percent on Thursday to 35 percent Friday morning. Officials said that the fire "is less of a safety concern for firefighters than the adverse weather conditions, high exposed ridges and rugged inaccessible terrain" they have to work in. The Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team said that conditions are favorable for more moisture over the fire area, with a 60 percent chance of rain. More than 1,400 fire crew members are working on the fire. The Spring Creek Fire has destroyed more than 130 homes and forced the evacuation of more than 2,000 residents in three counties, CBS News reported. County Fire Sacramento, California 88,375 acres, 37 percent contained The County Fire, in California's Napa and Yolo counties, has burned through 88,375 acres and is 37 percent contained, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) announced Friday. The fire, which first started on June 30, has destroyed at least nine structures and is threatening at least 110 more. Officials have ordered the evacuations of at least 2,500 people, WABC-TV reported Thursday. "Firefighters will continue to work aggressively through the day to build containment lines around the County Fire," Cal Fire said in a statement. "Although the weather will be more favorable today, higher temperatures, lower humidities and winds are expected to return over the weekend." A total of 3,831 fire personnel are working to contain the County Fire, along with 307 engines, 19 helicopters, 53 water tenders, 86 hand crews and 72 dozers. 416 Fire Durango, Colorado 54,129 acres, 45 percent contained The 416 Fire outside of Durango, Colorado, has been burning for more than a month and has cost more than $29 million to contain. The wildfire has blazed through 54,129 acres and is 45 percent contained, officials announced Friday. The National Weather Service placed the fire area under a flash flood watch, with meteorologists predicting heavy rainfall in the area. Officials expect the fire to be fully contained by July 31. Dollar Ridge Fire Duchesne, Utah 47,683 acres, 4 percent contained The human-caused Dollar Ridge Fire, which ignited on July 1, has burned through 47,683 acres in Utah and is just 4 percent contained. Officials said the wildfire has destroyed at least 90 homes and has placed an estimated 1,000 other homes at risk. The Utah Division of Emergency Management said that the state's largest burning wildfire has forced the evacuations of 1,100 residents. Officials are also concerned about the risk to oil, natural gas and power infrastructure, The Salt Lake Tribune reported. Authorities anticipate "extreme fire behavior and long range spotting" in the next 24 hours. More than 600 fire crew members are working to contain the blaze.<doc-sep>Fires have been growing in Utah due to red flag conditions, including dry weather and high winds. Here is a list of the major active fires right now, according to Utah Fire Info and other sources, along with maps on where the larger ones are located. You can view a map of all the Utah fires here. Black Mountain Fire Firefighters are making great progress on this fire, according to Utah Fire Info. The fire is 90 percent contained. Dollar Ridge Fire #DollarRidgeFire still at 6,600 acres and 0% contained. Lots of questions coming in about Camelot cabins. The fire is still 5 miles from Pinnacles. Latest and more accurate map: https://t.co/yasA3qUrOi pic.twitter.com/hHnU4HOE5r — Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 2, 2018 The Dollar Ridge fire caused officials to close Strawberry River Road at Camelot, KUTV reported. The fire is southeast of Strawberry Reservoir and has been burning on national forest land. It threatens 10 structures, including cabins. By Sunday night it had grown to 6,600 acres. It’s still that size today, and 0 percent contained. The fire had started when someone burned timber on private property and was initially just 20 acres in size. Trail Mountain Fire Trail Mountain Fire 85 percent contained; many resources to be reassigned https://t.co/ot0K2VES56 #Utah — UtahPage (@UtahPage) July 2, 2018 The Trail Mountain fire began as a prescribed burn on June 4, and it grew to over 18,000 acres, FOX 13 reported. It’s now 85 percent contained. West Valley Fire The #WestValleyFire is grown to 10,510 acres and is at 5% containment. Helicopters continue to drop water on hotspots, and fixed-wing air tankers are dropping retardant to support crews on the fireline. See full details on Inciweb: https://t.co/jGtH4eBe3T pic.twitter.com/QupIyrMtUa — Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 2, 2018 Among the largest of the fires in Utah is the West Valley Fire, which is 10,510 acres and 5 percent contained, KUTV reported. The fire is currently burning in steep, rugged terrain. Helicopters are dropping water on hot spots and air tankers are dropping retardant to help fire crews. Willow Patch Fire #willowpatchfire update: 4711 acres, 50% contained. Red flag warning today. For your safety and firefighter safety, please do not stop along highway 24 where you see fire activity or equipment. pic.twitter.com/DDvPMYsTHy — Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 2, 2018 The Willow Patch fire in Sevier County is 4,551 acres and 50 percent contained, FOX 13 reported. The fire is located near on Highway 24 near the Mile 19 marker. No structures are currently threatened, but intermittent power outages may still happen. The fire started on the afternoon of June 1, but the cause is not yet known.<doc-sep>Wildfire season has descended upon the western United States, and large wildfires have sparked in California, Colorado, Utah and other states. The largest of the fires—the Buzzard Fire in New Mexico—stands at more than 50,000 acres. And in Lake County, California, a state of emergency has been declared in the wake of the fast-moving Pawnee Fire. Here, Newsweek takes a look at the largest fires burning in the U.S. and how much progress firefighters have made in containing them. Buzzard Fire Gila National Forest, near Reserve, New Mexico 50,296 acres, 85 percent contained The Buzzard Fire looms largest of all the fires currently confronting the western United States. The fire, now at 50,296 acres, has been burning for more than a month, but the flames were about 85 percent contained Tuesday. Firefighters expected to reach full containment by July 5. The fire danger in the Gila National Forest, where the Buzzard Fire was burning, was still rated "very high" this week, and the area remained closed. A total of 109 fire personnel were on the scene to combat the fire, which was caused by human action, authorities said. The fire was apparently sparked by an abandoned illegal campfire, KOB-TV reported. 416 Fire Durango, Colorado 35,195 acres, 36 percent contained Burning approximately 13 miles north of Durango, Colorado, the 416 Fire started June 1. The 35,195 acre fire was about 36 percent contained Tuesday, while 459 fire personnel worked to further the containment. The cause of the fire remained under investigation. The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) warned of the potential for increased fire activity Tuesday due to rising temperatures and winds and decreasing humidity. The fire initially prompted the evacuation of many residents in the area. They were later allowed to return home, though some communities remained on pre-evacuation notice. U.S. Highway 550, closed for a period, was reopened. Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper said that state, federal, county and municipal departments were working together to fight the 416 Fire and others like it in the state. Rattlesnake Fire Near Alpine, Arizona 26,072 acres, 90 percent contained Although the Rattlesnake Fire near Alpine, Arizona, proved massive, the wildfire was about 90 percent contained Tuesday. Authorities expected little to no growth in the coming days. It remained unclear what started the fire on April 11. A little more than 40 fire personnel remained on the scene working to fully contain the flames. Badger Creek Fire Near Mountain Home, Wyoming 20,537 acres, 94 percent contained The 20,357 acre Badger Creek Fire was almost fully contained Tuesday, assisted by rains in the area, the NWCG confirmed. About 140 firefighters were still working at the scene. The cause of the fire, which started June 10, remained unknown. Authorities expected hot and dry weather to persist throughout the coming week, though fire behavior was reported as "minimal." Parts of the Medicine Bow National Forest remained closed due to the fire. "There is still fire activity in the interior of the fire," Badger Creek Fire Information Officer Jackie Parks said Friday, according to Wyoming Public Media. "There are pockets of unburned fuel, grasses and trees that didn't burn initially. And that's why we still have the area closure in place, because there is fire activity." Trail Mountain Fire Manti-La Sal National Forest, Utah 17,697 acres, 79 percent contained What began as a prescribed burn that escaped its designated area due to high winds grew to a 17,697 acre wildfire in central Utah. The Trail Mountain Fire was almost 80 percent contained by Tuesday. Authorities expected the fire to reach full containment by July 11. At least one structure, a cabin, was burned in the fire. Officials expected a slight increase in fire activity Tuesday due to hot and dry conditions. Some 347 fire personnel remained on the scene to contain the flames. Parts of the Manti-La Sal National Forest remained closed. Pawnee Fire Lake County, California 11,500 Acres, 5 percent contained California Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency in Lake County this week due to the rapidly spreading Pawnee Fire. Now at 11,500 acres, the fire prompted mandatory evacuation orders for the nearby Spring Valley community. Thousands of people were forced to leave their homes as the wildfire continued to spread. Low humidity, "erratic winds," and above-normal temperatures contributed to the spread of the fire early this week, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said. The Pawnee Fire was only 5 percent contained Tuesday afternoon. At least 22 structures had already been destroyed, and an estimated 600 more were threatened by the flames. A total of 247 fire personnel were on the scene, utilizing 32 fire engines, two helicopters and additional equipment to combat the blaze. An interactive map is available here.<doc-sep>
Fires have been growing in Utah due to red flag conditions, including dry weather and high winds. Here is a list of the major active fires on July 3, according to Utah Fire Info and other sources, along with maps on where the larger ones are located. You can view a map of all the Utah fires here. Black Mountain Fire Aerial operations working on the #BlackMountainFire located near Minersville Utah. pic.twitter.com/ojqT5LxTHU — Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 29, 2018 Firefighters are making great progress on this fire, according to Utah Fire Info. The fire is 90 percent contained. Dollar Ridge Fire Some stunning images of the Dollar Ridge Fire south of Fruitland taken by @DNewsPhoto this morning. Officials say the fire has burned 30,000 acres (nearly 47 square miles) since it started over the weekend pic.twitter.com/VcmGzHmACg — Carter Williams (@cwilliamsKSL) July 3, 2018 The Dollar Ridge fire caused officials to close Strawberry River Road at Camelot, KUTV reported. The fire is southeast of Strawberry Reservoir and has been burning on national forest land. It threatens multiple structures, including cabins. By Sunday night it had grown to 6,600 acres, but by Tuesday it’s now at 30,000 acres and 0 percent contained. (Some sources say it’s 19,000 acres.) The fire started when someone burned timber on private property and was initially just 20 acres in size. Somewhere between 200 to 300 homes have been evacuated. According to Inciweb, the following evacuations have been issued: 7-10 Home/Cabin/Structures under evacuation in Beaver Cyn and Timber Cyn All homes/cabins in Camelot All homes downriver from Camelot Cedar Mountain area south of Currant Creek and West of Lower Red Creek Rd Call your local authorities to ensure you aren’t within an evacuation order, if you have any questions. These may change rapidly. NEW: Updated maps of the areas evacuated due to the #DollarRidgeFire. This is a mandatory evacuation. Do not enter these areas. pic.twitter.com/X9Q8YyNNhv https://t.co/G2NtZdXq4Q — nancy r. strong (@nancysuzyq) July 3, 2018 Pre-evacuation orders have been issued for all homes in the Fruitland area including Currant Creek and Pinyon Ridge Fruitland. Rough Canyon According to Utah Fire Info, this active fire is 5,421 acres and 95 percent contained. Saul’s Canyon This fire is 200 acres and 80 percent contained, according to Utah Fire Info. The fire is still burning and is being monitored. Trail Mountain Fire This fire activity will continue to be monitored and poses little threat of spread because it is well within the fire line. https://t.co/wC9F3U50Vm#TrailMountainFire pic.twitter.com/ZRv0ntL7i3 — Sun Advocate (@sunad) July 3, 2018 The Trail Mountain fire began as a prescribed burn on June 4, and it grew to over 18,000 acres, FOX 13 reported. It’s now nearing 100 percent containment, currently at 85 percent. West Valley Fire #WestValleyFire–10, 836 acres and 5% contained. Aircraft continues to be heavily utilized. Retardant and bucket drops are being strategically placed in areas most at risk or where crews have a greater chance at slowing fire progression. See full update: https://t.co/jGtH4eBe3T pic.twitter.com/IaMvBlIVS3 — Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 3, 2018 Among the largest of the fires in Utah is the West Valley Fire, which is 10,386 acres and 5 percent contained, KUTV reported and Utah Fire Info. The fire is currently burning in steep, rugged terrain. Helicopters are dropping water on hot spots and air tankers are dropping retardant to help fire crews. The fire was caused by an abandoned campfire. View from the #WestValleyFire ICP last night, with the Milky Way contrasting against the night flames. The fire progressed as expected today, moving slowly to the north and northwest. Crews continue to battle this fire on all fronts. Still at 5% containment. PC: Ali White pic.twitter.com/Pr1YMaK3mH — Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 3, 2018 Willow Creek Fire This fire is 1,311 acres and 96 percent contained, per Utah Fire Info. It was caused by lightning and is located north of Highway 40 and Strawberry Reservoir on the Heber-Kamas Ranger District. Willow Patch Fire * #willowpatchfire update: 4711 acres, 50% contained. Red flag warning today. For your safety and firefighter safety, please do not stop along highway 24 where you see fire activity or equipment. pic.twitter.com/DDvPMYsTHy — Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 2, 2018 The Willow Patch fire in Sevier County is 4,551 acres and 50 percent contained, FOX 13 reported. The fire is located near on Highway 24 near the Mile 19 marker. No structures are currently threatened, but intermittent power outages may still happen.