TOOELE COUNTY, Utah, Aug. 24, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — The new Boulter Fire, in Tooele County near the Juab County line, is estimated at more than 1,000 acres.
“But with the erratic winds, it’s hard to get an accurate acreage,” says a statement issued by Utah Fire Info.
“Evacuations have occurred between Vernon & Eureka. Multiple ground resources on scene & more ordered. Avoid the area.”
The fire is about halfway between Vernon and Eureka, close to State Route 35, near mile marker 3. Federal, state and local resources are on the scene, the statement says.
“Bulldozers are being utilized to build the fire line. Est. to be 6-8 miles from 5 Mile Pass & is moving quickly.”
Strong winds are contributing to the fire’s spread.
Gephardt Daily will have more information as the story develops.
