West Valley Fire

The West Valley Fire was a wildfire in Dixie National Forest, approximately ten miles north of St. George, Utah in the United States. The fire was started by an abandoned campfire and was first reported on June 27 and reported contained by August 7. The fire burned a total of 11,771 acres (48 km2).

West Valley Fire
West Valley Fire on July 4, 2018
LocationDixie National Forest, Utah, United States
Coordinates37.397°N 113.423°W / 37.397; -113.423
Statistics[1]
Date(s)June 27, 2018 (2018-06-27) – August 7, 2018 (2018-08-07)
Burned area11,771 acres (48 km2)
CauseAbandoned campfire
Land useNational forest
Map
Location of fire in Utah
Location of West Valley Fire

Events

June

The West Valley Fire was reported on June 27 at approximately 3:00 PM burning in the Dixie National Forest, 10 miles north of St. George, Utah. The fire was started by an abandoned campfire.[1] By June 29, the fire had grown 7,200 acres (29 km2), burning into the Mill Flat Fire scar from 2006, slowing the fire's progression north-northeast. Dixie National Forest was temporarily closed in select areas.[2]

July

Red flag warnings caused an increase in fire activity at the beginning of July.[3] By July 10, the fire had grown to 11,771 acres (48 km2) and was 55 percent contained. Additional areas of the national forest were closed along the West Valley Fire perimeter and in the Pine Valley Ranger District.[4] On July 11, Burned Area Emergency Response began investigation regarding post-fire rehabilitation.[5] As of July 27, the fire had burned a total of 11,771 acres (48 km2) and was 55 percent contained.[1]

August

The fire was reported contained by August 7.[1]

References
  1. "West Valley Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". InciWeb. US Forest Service. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
  2. "West Valley Fire Update 6-29-18 - InciWeb the Incident Information System". InciWeb. US Forest Service. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
  3. "Red Flag Warning - InciWeb the Incident Information System". InciWeb. US Forest Service. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
  4. "July 10 Daily Update - InciWeb the Incident Information System". InciWeb. US Forest Service. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
  5. "West Valley Fire Update July 11, 2018 - InciWeb the Incident Information System". InciWeb. US Forest Service. Retrieved 12 July 2018.

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