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Over 850 firefighters battle France canyon fire burning nearly 28,000 acres, power restored

PANGUITCH, Utah (ABC4) — The France Canyon fire is burning 27,746 acres and is now at 15% containment, according to the U.S. Forest Service- Dixie National Forest.

After a planned power outage on Wednesday, June 25, officials confirm that power has since been restored. Crews were able to de-energize transmission lines for firefighter safety near Wilson Peak and Hillsdale Canyon.

A total of 860 personnel is currently fighting Utah’s largest wildfire. Fire crews are monitoring fire activity overnight and strengthen lines on the northwestern corner.

France Canyon Wildfire perimeter as published by the U.S. Forest Service.

Officials say crews will use Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) to evaluate options in remote areas and, if appropriate, conduct aerial ignitions. Another crew is stationed at the Bryce Woodlands community and will continue to patrol the area through the weekend to protect structures in the area.

The lands within the boundaries of Bryce Canyon National Park, including  Washington, Kane, and Garfield Counties are under a Stage 1 Fire Restriction.

Under the fire restrictions, the public is prohibited from having any open fires of any kind except for within established public facilities in campgrounds and picnic areas or in permanently constructed fire pits.

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