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Public Information Phone: (435) 310-5450 Email: 2024.silverking@firenet.gov  

Agency: Fishlake National Forest – Beaver Ranger District

Location: Approximately three miles west of Marysvale, Utah  

Start Date: July 05, 2024   

Cause: Lightning  

Acres: 18,189 

Containment/Completion: 83% 

Personnel: 239 

Happy Pioneer Day! Silver King Fire personnel wish all Utahns a safe and enjoyable holiday!   

Many areas around the Silver King Fire are popular for off-highway vehicle recreation.  For those planning to spend the holiday riding the trails, we encourage you to observe Tread Lightly!’s T.R.E.A.D. Principles. 

Travel Responsibly – stay in designated areas and on designated trails, roads, and waterways 

Respect the Rights of Others – including private property owners and other recreationists 

Educate Yourself – obtain travel maps and know the regulations for public agencies  

Avoid Sensitive Areas – especially wet soils, wildlife habitat, and historical resources 

Do Your Part – model appropriate behavior, properly dispose of waste, and leave the area better than you found it 

These principles are especially important in the fire area. Please exercise extra caution, watching for fire equipment and personnel. Remember to abide by the Stage 1 Fire Restrictions and avoid activities that could potentially cause another fire. Know and observe the Forest Closure Order still in effect.  Details of the closure can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/fishlake/alerts-notices.   

Suppression and repair remain the focus for firefighters. On the north side of the fire, crews continue to patrol and monitor the perimeter. On the east side, personnel continue dozer line rehabilitation and reseeding. On the south and west sides, firefighters monitor and secure edges where possible. 

Moisture will return to the area today, resulting in afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Wetting rains will be possible with these storms, along with gusty outflow winds and lightning. Humidity will be in the mid-20 to mid-30 percent range and temperatures will warm into the upper-70s to mid-80s. Smoke impact will remain minimal.