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Red flag conditions—including high winds, record-breaking temperatures, extremely low humidity, and unseasonably dry weather—have increased both fire activity and visible smoke, as expected.

During the predicted wind event, multiple wind-driven spot fires occurred further north across Highway 35 and the gas pipeline, establishing themselves in timber and producing more visible smoke. Due to this spotting, the fire has grown, with its new size and acreage to be measured overnight using infrared technology.

The fire continues to move in a northeasterly direction. Despite the fire's growth, there are currently no additional evacuations in place. If the fire continues moving northeast, Duchesne County may be the next area to consider evacuation plans. That will follow a standard ready, set, go messaging and plan.

Any additional smoke seen from the northern Uintas is related to the #YellowLakeFire. This smoke is not related to any previous fires burning across the range, including the #ElizabethFire.

To stay informed on evacuation notices and other emergency updates, sign up on the respective county emergency management platform. Information provided by other sources should be confirmed through both the Forest and the counties.

https://emergency-management-operations-wasatch.hub.arcgi...

https://www.summitcountyutah.gov/1068/Notify-Alerts

https://duchesne.utah.gov/gov/dept/emergency-management/