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Iron Fire reaches 24,000 acres, burning across three counties in central Utah
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Key Points:
- The Iron Fire, which started Friday night, has expanded to over 24,000 acres across Juab and Tooele Counties with 0% containment as of Monday.
- The wildfire prompted evacuations in the town of Eureka and surrounding ranches, with residents expected to return within a day or two as the fire has been stopped at the town's border.
- Winds are pushing the fire east toward Elberta, which is on "READY status," but light fuels around the town may aid firefighting efforts if the fire approaches.
- No primary homes have been lost so far, though some small outbuildings have been damaged or destroyed; Governor Spencer Cox praised firefighters for protecting homes, calling it "pretty much a miracle."
- Firefighters continue working to contain the fire and anticipate making progress despite its ongoing growth.
