East Canyon Fire now 90% contained as Bear Fire keeps U.S. 6 closed

Firefighters reported “great progress” in their efforts to fight the East Canyon Fire.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Bear Fire burns in the mountains northwest of Helper on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Bear Fire burns in the mountains northwest of Helper on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

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