Winds drive Iron Fire toward Eureka as blaze tops 5,000 acres
TL;DR
A human-caused wildfire near Eureka, dubbed the Iron Fire, grew from about 1,000 acres to more than 5,000 as shifting winds pushed the blaze toward the town. A Complex Incident Management Team was set to brief on Sunday, while officials warned of threats to numerous structures and smoke affecting the Wasatch Front.
- Shifting winds push Iron Fire toward Eureka, fire estimated at over 5,000 acres KUTV
- Wildfire in Central Utah Prompts Evacuation Order for Hundreds of People The New York Times
- FIRE START: Evacuations underway in Eureka as Iron Fire crosses 13,000 acres ABC4 Utah
- Why is it so hazy in Salt Lake City? Out-of-state wildfires are partially to blame. The Salt Lake Tribune
- Wildfire grows to 900 acres in Iron County; some evacuations remain in place KSL News
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