Eureka Evacuations Continue as Iron Fire Nears 22,000 Acres

The Iron Fire near Eureka, Utah, expanded to roughly 21,935–22,000 acres by Sunday and remains 0% contained, with Eureka still under evacuation. No homes have been lost thanks to backburning efforts, and a federal firefighting crew will assume command at 6 p.m. Sunday. Power outages are being addressed, the fire is human-caused, and Eureka’s population was about 662–828 in 2020; updates will follow as crews continue assessing conditions and strengthening fire lines.