Four wildfires are burning in central Utah, according to utahfireinfo.gov.
The Meadow Creek Fire, which is burning dry grass and conifers southeast of Meadow in Millard County, has burned an estimated 950 acres. U.S. National Forest spokeswoman Kourtney Bradshaw told FOX 13 that the fire was likely started by lightning. She said winds from the south are impacting the fire, which 100 personnel are fighting, and no evacuations are in place. The Fillmore Volunteer Fire Department posted dramatic video of the fire on its Facebook page.
The Goat Canyon Fire, which is burning between Nephi and Scipio in Juab County, has scorched about 1,000 acres. The Clay Fire, burning just south of the Goat Canyon Fire, has burned 25 acres. And the Mammoth Fire, which sparked Saturday near Mount Pleasant in Sanpete County, has blackened 800 acres and is 60% contained.
The Salt Lake Tribune will update this story as more information becomes available.
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Correction, Sept. 8, 6:23 p.m.: The Meadow Creek Fire was referred to by an incorrect name.
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