Deer Creek Fire grows to 14,760 acres
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The Deer Creek fire burning in San Juan County is now 7% contained and has burnt about 12,906 acres, according to the latest information posted by the Utah Department of
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Rare fire tornado vortex forms over Deer Creek Fire in UtahA rare fire tornado formed over the Deer Creek Fire near La Sal, Utah, on July 12, amid rapidly intensifying wildfire conditions. The vortex launched flames into the air and damaged a fire engine, prompting the temporary withdrawal of fire crews.
A new fire in the southeastern Utah town of La Sal has forced county officials to tell nearby residents to leave the area.
The Deer Creek Fire burning near Old La Sal in San Juan County is at 4,000 acres with zero containment, one day after it broke out between Upper and Lower Two Mile Road near Highway 46.