NEW HARMONY, Utah (ABC4) — The Forsyth Fire, that is burning for nearly two weeks now, has crossed 13,000 acres and 32% containment, according to the latest information published by the U.S. Forest Service- Dixie National Forest.
According to Mike Johnston, Incident Commander of the Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 7, crews are actively engaged in the Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness Area using the trail system to build a fire line, which is a linear fire barrier that is scraped or dug to mineral soil, on the eastern edge. More crews will be added within the Wilderness Area in the coming days.
About 660 personnel are in place battling the fire and resources will continue to remain in the area to address hotspots, officials say.
Johnston says a plan is in place for crews to exit the area safely in case of severe weather in the coming days.
Officials say out of an abundance of caution, contingency crews are being staged near New Harmony.
A community meeting held on Monday, June 30, addressed concerns as the fire is now threatening the community. Officials said they are most concerned about the fire pushing northeast, and they said that accessing the steep, rocky terrain has been a challenge.
Today, Johnston said, with the aid of heavy equipment, they will clear around roads to reduce fuels and create fuel breaks along the road system.
A Red Flag warning is in place for the region. Officials say winds will be stronger and more unpredictable today and tomorrow gusting up to 25 mph.
The incoming weather system will add complexity as it could bring a chance of lightning, outflow winds and a small amount of rain.
Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect for all lands in Washington, Iron and the surrounding Counties. Even without an active evacuation, residents of Pine Valley, Grass Valley, Gray’s Ranch, New Harmony and Pinto are taking the threat seriously.
Officials urged people to be “ready” — cleaning gutters, removing brush, and staying alert for changing conditions.
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