Silver King Fire UpdateSilver King Fire Update Reporting from Beaver, Utah, the Silver King fire has now spread to 10,000 acres, prompting the evacuation of Upper Bullion Canyon residents. Fire Growth The fire’s rapid growth has alarmed officials. On Saturday, it was approximately 686 acres, but by Sunday morning, it had more than doubled in size to 2,830 acres. By 8:30 a.m., it had doubled again to 5,400 acres. Sunday evening saw the fire reach an area of over 4,000 hectares. Firefighting Efforts Firefighters and aircraft are working tirelessly to contain the blaze. Firefighting aircraft, helicopters, and ground troops are being deployed to protect the public and prevent further damage. Fire Origin The fire is believed to have started by a lightning strike and is located approximately eight miles west of Marysvale. A red flag warning is in effect until 9pm on Sunday. Public Reaction Governor Spencer Cox and Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson have visited the fire scene to receive a briefing. They emphasized the need for safety and praised the efforts of firefighters. Little Twist Fire Meanwhile, the Little Twist fire, also in the area, appears to be under control. Firefighters are working to fortify fire breaks and contain the blaze within its current perimeter. Related News Multiple historic mining structures are threatened by the Silver King fire. Contact Have a story idea or tip? Contact the KSL NewsRadio team [here](mailto:[email protected]). Additional Information Keep up-to-date on the latest fire news and resources: * Utah Fire Information: [https://utahfireinfo.gov/](https://utahfireinfo.gov/) * Beaver County Emergency Management: [https://www.beavercountyutah.org/343/Emergency-Management](https://www.beavercountyutah.org/343/Emergency-Management)
BEAVER, Utah — The Silver King fire has spread to 10,000 acres, according to the Gunnison Valley Fire Department. Residents of Upper Bullion Canyon have been evacuated.
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Silver King Fire
As of Saturday, the Silver King Fire was about 686 acres, according to the UFI Facebook page. By Sunday morning, the fire had doubled in size to 2,830 acres. By 8:30 a.m. that same day, the fire had doubled in size again to 5,400 acres.
By Sunday evening around 7:30 PM, the fire had grown to an area of over 4,000 hectares.
UFI said firefighters and aircraft are both working to get ahead of the fire. Firefighters are using firefighting aircraft, helicopters and ground troops to keep the public safe.
The fire is believed to be eight miles west of Marysvale and is believed to have been started by a lightning strike. UFI has stated that a red flag warning is in effect until 9pm on Sunday.
“Today, crews protected the historic Silver King Mine and attempted to extinguish spot fires in an effort to prevent the fire from spreading north,” UFI said. “Please avoid the areas of the Beaver Creek Drain and the Bullion Drain to ensure the safety of firefighters and the public.”
Public reaction to the fire in Silver King
Governor Spencer Cox and Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson both traveled to the scene of the fire.
Spent the afternoon in Marysvale working on the Silver King Fire. The fire is growing rapidly in difficult terrain. I am thankful for the local/state/federal crews working to save lives and property. The next two weeks will be brutal for fire conditions in our state. Take care. https://t.co/TPtuGJV7SO photo.twitter.com/WNFjHruLIq
— Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) July 7, 2024
Both parties met for a briefing to discuss the current status of the fire.
More photos from today’s briefing on the #SilverKingFire. photo.twitter.com/1VP2Zj5ozg
— Deidre Henderson (@DeidreHenderson) July 7, 2024
Little Twist Fire
However, on Saturday morning the Little Twist fire appears to be under control.
“Firefighters are working to improve existing fire breaks and keep everything under control while the inner areas within the perimeter continue to burn,” UFI said in a Facebook post.
“Smoke will be visible in the South Creek area from both Beaver and Piute County.”
The Little Twist fire on July 7, 2024. (Utah Fire Info)
Related:
Multiple historic mining structures threatened by Silver King fire
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