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Yellow Lake Fire Update 10-27-2024
Yellow Lake Fire
Publication Type: News - 10/27/2024 - 09:00
Size at time of update: 33,041 Acres
Containment: 51%
Personnel: 244
Start: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Cause: Human Caused (Under Investigation)
Location: 10 miles southeast of Francis, Utah
Yesterday, crews worked diligently to gain containment along the fire’s perimeter, increasing to 51%. It is important to note, containment will not be complete before the predicted weather and storm. The incoming snowstorm will not be a season-ending event but will help gain containment.
Along the north half of the fire, along Iron Mine Road, crews continue to seek and drown hot spots and fall hazardous trees. The fire perimeter along this road remains most of the last uncontained line. Yesterday, crews saw single tree torching interior along the North Fork of the Duchesne, which was a reminder of how unseasonable the weather has been. The fire is not out, and there is still a significant amount of heat in this area. Continued fire activity, along with fire weakened trees, and hot ash pits, are some of the reasons the forest closures remain in effect.
The two main efforts of work on the ground continue to be extinguishing areas of heat and repairing damage done by the fire and fire suppression efforts. There are places around the perimeter that have required more attention often due to steep slopes, heavy fuels, and intensive use of heavy equipment. Examples of these areas are Lambert Hollow on the westside and the ridge above the North Fork of the Duchesne.
To request a permit to access property within the forest closures to retrieve important items, livestock, or winterize buildings, please contact the liaison officer at 2024.yellowlake.liaison@firenet.gov.
Forest Closures:
- Updated October 18, 2024, the Yellow Lake Fire closure area has been reduced on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This Order shall remain in effect until November 25, 2024, unless rescinded.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/uwcnf/alerts-notices
- Updated October 19, 2024, the Yellow Lake Fire closure area has been reduced on the Ashley National Forest. This closure will remain in place through December 31, 2024, or until rescinded. https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/ashley/alerts-notices