Deer Creek Fire
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The Deer Creek fire burning in San Juan County is now 7% contained and has burnt about 12,906 acres, according to the latest information posted by the Utah Department of
Crews are fighting five western slope blazes, including one at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. See the latest map of the Colorado fires.
A fire engine was damaged when a massive "fire vortex" formed within a fire burning in southeast Utah over the weekend.
Firefighters haven't been able to contain Deer Creek Fire as it's destroyed buildings and is being further pushed to spread by winds.
A vortex formed over the Deer Creek Fire on Saturday in San Juan County, causing damages to a fire engine and structures in the area.
On July 12, a rare vortex formed over the Deer Creek Fire, whipping flames into the air and causing additional structure damage. No
Heavy winds that swept through Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park on Sunday night started “rapid fire spread” after a relatively slow day of growth, according to fire officials.