The Utah Division of Emergency Management has received updated information on the Roundabout Fire.

For Immediate Release                
October 2, 2012                           

Information from:
Mike Melton
Roundabout Fire Information Officer

Roundabout Wildfire Fact Sheet

Summary:  Fire is located in steep terrain. Fire Managers are concerned about worsening weather conditions predicted for Wednesday. The National Weather Service has posted a Fire Weather Watch for low relative humidity and northwest winds 20-30 mph gusts to 40 mph which could adversely affect fire behavior.

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If the fire grows large enough, we expect information to show up at UtahFireInfo.gov.

Use the hashtag #roundaboutfire to follow fire information.

If you don't have a Twitter account, it's OK. Simply go to Twitter.com and paste the entire phrase #roundaboutfire into the search bar.

The National Weather Service has issued fire weather watches and red flag warnings throughout the state today.

The Utah Division of Emergency Management doesn't have the lead responsibility for wild fire information. This information is being provided as a courtesy.

Preparedness information for all hazards is always available at BeReadyUtah.gov

Joe Dougherty, Public Information Officer
Utah Division of Emergency Management

The Utah Division of Emergency Management has learned a new fire, but we have very limited information.

A fire is burning in Iron County. 

If the fire grows large enough, we expect information to show up at UtahFireInfo.gov.

Use the hashtag #utfire to follow fire information until the fire is named.

If you don't have a Twitter account, it's OK. Simply go to Twitter.com and paste the entire phrase #utfire into the search bar.

The National Weather Service has issued fire weather watches and red flag warnings throughout the state today.

The Utah Division of Emergency Management doesn't have the lead responsibility for wild fire information. This information is being provided as a courtesy.

Preparedness information for all hazards is always available at BeReadyUtah.gov

Joe Dougherty, Public Information Officer
Utah Division of Emergency Management

The Utah Division of Emergency Management has learned of two new(ish)fires.

The Shanty Canyon Fire is burning about 15 miles north of Grantsvile on Stansbury Island. The fire started Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, at 3:23 p.m., and is burning on 500 acres.
Shanty Canyon Fire does not currently have a hashtag on Twitter.

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The Tank Fire has been burning in American Fork Canyon since Sept. 2. It is burning on 10 acres of steep, rugged terrain, according to UtahFireInfo.gov.

Information about the Tank Fire is being posted by the Utah Interagency Fire Center to Twitter.

Use the hashtag #tankfire to follow that information.

If you don't have a Twitter account, it's OK. Simply go to Twitter.com and paste the entire phrase #TankFire into the search bar.

We expect that information about the fire will be updated at UtahFireInfo.gov, as well.

The Utah Division of Emergency Management doesn't have the lead responsibility for wild fire information. This information is being provided as a courtesy.

Preparedness information for all hazards is always available at BeReadyUtah.gov

Joe Dougherty, Public Information Officer
Utah Division of Emergency Management

The Utah Division of Emergency Management had been following a fire that started Sept. 5 and is now out. 

According to news media reports on Twitter, the Old Lincoln 4 Fre, which started in the area of Wanship in Summit County, the fire was human caused.

The hashtag #OldLincoln4Fire is still active, as of Sept. 10..

If you don't have a Twitter account, it's OK. Simply go to Twitter.com and paste the entire phrase #OldLincoln4Fire into the search bar.

The fire didn't gain enough ground to be posted to UtahFireInfo.gov.

The Utah Division of Emergency Management doesn't have the lead responsibility for wild fire information. This information is being provided as a courtesy.

Preparedness information for all hazards is always available at BeReadyUtah.gov

Joe Dougherty, Public Information Officer
Utah Division of Emergency Management

Sanpete County Sheriff's Office       

NEWS RELEASE -- Wood Hollow Fire

Sheriff  Brian Nielson


P.O. Box 130  Manti, Utah   84642     Phone: (435) 835-2191  FAX: (435) 835-2143 
Twitter: @SanpeteSheriff    Website: SanpeteSheriff.org

For immediate release

June 26, 2012/3:00 p.m.

Contact: Deputy Eric Zeeman
zeemane@sanpeteso.org
435-633-1842

Wood Hollow Fire claims one life in Sanpete County

Sanpete County Utah – Sanpete County Sheriff's deputies and Sanpete County Search & Rescue entered the evacuated areas of the Wood Hollow Fire this morning for assessments and have found the body of one person. The individual has not been identified at this time. We ask for your patience as we work to identify this individual and notify the family as soon as we can.

The Sheriff's Office offers its deepest sympathy to all who have suffered loss and is working as hard as it can with the other emergency responders.

Tuesday's assessment was scheduled to assess the fire's damages and try to determine when property owners could get back into their properties. More details will be released at a later time.

The Wood Hollow Fire, which started Saturday afternoon, continues to burn and has expanded to more than 39,000 acres. At last report the fire had been confirmed at 15 percent containment. Today, the east side of U.S. 89 had its evacuations lifted and residents in Fairview Ranchos were also let in. Sanpete County is leaving the evacuation orders in effect for the west side of Hwy 89. It is unknown if evacuations will be put in place again as the fire is now with approx two  miles of the west side of U.S. 89.

The Sheriff's Office continues to post updates to evacuations and other safety information at http://twitter.com/sanpetesheriff. People may also follow the hashtag #woodhollowfire on Twitter.

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Sanpete County Sheriff's Office       

NEWS RELEASE -- Wood Hollow Fire

Sheriff  Brian Nielson


P.O. Box 130  Manti, Utah   84642     Phone: (435) 835-2191  FAX: (435) 835-2143 
Twitter: @SanpeteSheriff    Website: SanpeteSheriff.org

For immediate release

June 24, 2012/6:00 p.m.

Contact: Deputy Eric Zeeman
zeemane@sanpeteso.org
435-633-1842

Wood Hollow Fire continues to rage in Sanpete County

FOUNTAIN GREEN, Sanpete County -- The Wood Hollow Fire, which started Saturday afternoon, continues to burn and has expanded to more than 10,000 acres, prompting evacuations in various parts of the county and has destroyed at least one building. 

Fire officials confirmed to the Sanpete County Sheriff's Office that one building was destroyed by fire, but information about what kind of structure it was is not immediately available.

The Sanpete County Sheriff's Office has ordered the evacuations of Oaker Hills, Elk Ridge, Indian Ridge, Indianola, Panorama, Big Hollow and Hideaway Valley. These areas consist of U.S. 89 on the west and east sides from north end of Hill Top (near Milepost 289)  to the county line on the north.

This area contains an estimated  359 permanent structures and 213 trailer/shed lots.

U.S. 89 north of Fairview is completely closed to the county line at mile post 297.

The American Red Cross has set up a reception center for evacuees at North Sanpete High School, 309 E. 700 South in Mt. Pleasant.

The Utah Division of Emergency Management has confirmed that FEMA has approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant to help with the firefighting costs of the Wood Hollow Fire. FMAG is not a disaster declaration. Instead, FEMA will reimburse 75 percent of eligible firefighting costs. Eligible firefighting costs may include expenses for field camps; equipment use, repair and replacement; tools, materials and supplies; and mobilization and demobilization activities. FMAG does not provide assistance to individual home or business owners and do not cover other infrastructure damage caused by the fire.

See the following links to a news release and fact sheet from FEMA about the FMAG.

The Sheriff's Office continues to post updates to evacuations and other safety information at http://twitter.com/sanpetesheriff. People may also follow the hashtag #woodhollowfire on Twitter.

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Utah Department of Public Safety
Division of Emergency Management
Fire update

State Emergency Operations Center: Activation Level 2 – Partial activation/Coordination

If your agency has an area of concern that needs to be added to this situation report, please contact your emergency manager, your Division of Emergency Management liaison, or reply to this e-mail.
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SINCE YESTERDAY: From now on, I will be referring people to the InciWeb site for official fire information. Simply go to InciWeb.org and you will see how you can easily get information about any major fires. Future information may continue to come from DEM. 

The Dump Fire continues to burn near Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain in Utah County. The fire grew yesterday, aided by winds. A shelter has been set up for residents and FEMA has approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant to help with the firefighting costs. The grant means that FEMA will pay for 75 percent of eligible firefighting costs. Governor Herbert is calling on cities and counties to ban fireworks this season.

FIRE DETAILS:

Dump Fire

Started: June 21, 2012
Burning in: Timber, grass, brush understory, Juniper
Cause: Human
Size: 5,676 acres
Containment: 30 percent
Reception Center: has been opened in the West Lake High School (99 North 200 West) Saratoga Springs.

LIFE/SAFETY MESSAGES:  Times of extreme heat and little precipitation mean that Utahns need to be cautious about their outdoor activities. Outdoor shooting, fireworks, campfires or cigarettes can cause wildfires. We need to be prudent.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR NORTHWESTERN UTAH COUNTY:

Today: Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy, with a south southeast wind between 21 and 28 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.
Tonight: Areas of smoke before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Breezy, with a south wind 22 to 25 mph decreasing to between 9 and 12 mph. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Breezy, with a south southeast wind between 16 and 22 mph.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy, with a south southeast wind between 13 and 22 mph.

Red Flag Warning: For low humidity and high temperatures for the entire state of Utah until 10 p.m. Sunday. More details from the National Weather Service.

AWARENESS/PREPAREDNESS LINKS
Best fire information is coming from InciWeb and is being updated by fire information officers from the U.S. Forest Service.

Eagle Mountain

Saratoga Springs

AGENCY ACTIONS:

U.S. Forest Service:

DPS, Division of Emergency Management: State Emergency Operations Center is at  Activation Level 2, but has not activated the State Emergency Response Team. Utah DEM is in monitoring mode. State liaisons are working in the Utah County EOC.

DNR, Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands: Is handling public information and has established a joint information center at Neptune Park in Saratoga Springs.

RED CROSS: Served 450 people in under eight hours at West Lake High School shelter in Saratoga Springs. Numbers dropped overnight, but they have been notified that dozens are planning to return. The shelter can accommodate up to 500 people. They can open another shelter if needed.

EMERGENCY AND OTHER DECLARATIONS RECEIVED TO DATE:

Combined Utah County, Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain

Governor's declaration on fire danger calling on cities and counties to regulate fireworks

SOCIAL MEDIA COVERAGE:

Official fire information: @inciweb

Eagle Mountain: @emcityorg

Utah Fire Info: @utahwildfire

Hashtag: #dumpfire

For more information: Emergency managers should direct questions regarding this report to the State EOC at 1-801-538-3400 or smcurtis@utah.gov. Current situations available on WebEOC. Emergency manageers who need access to WebEOC may click here. Members of the media should contact Joe Dougherty, PIO, at 801-664-1530 or jdougherty@utah.gov.

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