A wildfire known as the Iron Fire is burning northwest of Eureka, Utah. The blaze was first reported on Saturday morning and had grown to an estimated 4,700 acres by 1:30 p.m. local time. Fire officials reported that the wildfire remained 0% contained. See the map here.
Evacuation updates
No mandatory evacuation orders had been issued for the Iron Fire as of the latest reports. However, residents in areas near the fire are advised to stay alert and follow guidance from local authorities as conditions can change rapidly.
Smoke and visibility
Dense smoke from the Iron Fire has been visible across northern Utah, including parts of the Wasatch Front, Juab County and Tooele County.
Hazy conditions in Salt Lake City and surrounding communities have also been linked to smoke from the separate Sawmill Fire in Iron County, which has burned about 3,700 acres, as well as larger wildfires burning in Nevada and Arizona.
