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Henefer told to evacuate as Rocky Canyon Fire picks up in intensity again
KSL.com • • nation
Key Points:
- The town of Henefer in Summit County is being evacuated as the Rocky Canyon Fire, now burning 15,500 acres with 0% containment, intensifies and moves back toward the community, prompting expanded evacuation orders.
- Firefighters have so far stopped the fire from reaching key locations like East Canyon Dam, but threatening conditions persist due to shifting winds and storm activity, with potential impacts on structures, livestock, and major highway junctions.
- FEMA has approved Utah's Fire Management Assistance Grant, providing federal funds to cover up to 75% of eligible firefighting costs, reflecting the high expenses of this fire season which has seen over 800 fires burning more than 514,000 acres statewide.
- Nearly 800 personnel are assigned to combat the Rocky Canyon Fire, with additional resources expected, though ongoing large fires in Utah and the broader western region continue to strain firefighting resources and create competition for support.
- The nearby Widemouth 2 Fire has burned over 118,000 acres, with some evacuations lifted but others remaining on alert, highlighting the widespread fire challenges across multiple counties in Utah.
