Evacuations ordered due to Rocky Canyon Fire in Morgan, Summit counties
Key Points:
- Residents in parts of Morgan and Summit counties were ordered to evacuate due to the growing Rocky Canyon Fire, which started on Friday and had expanded to 2,800 acres with 0% containment by Sunday.
- Evacuation orders affected areas from Whites Crossing to East Canyon Dam and West Henefer between Hog Back Summit County to West Henefer Road, with a shelter established at Morgan High School's Trojan Century Center.
- East Canyon State Park issued evacuation orders for its north end, including Dixie Creek Campground and Day-Use areas, urging all visitors to leave immediately.
- Fire crews worked to secure the fire perimeter using dozers, road and line construction, and aviation support, while the cause of the wildfire remained under investigation.
- State Route 66 and State Route 65 from Henefer were closed to all traffic as emergency responders managed the wildfire situation.