Updated: Newly named Willow Springs Fire grows to 280+ acres in Box Elder County

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BOX ELDER COUNTY, Utah, Sept. 11, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A wildfire west of Promontory Point in Box Elder County is now called the Willow Springs Fire, and has grown by an estimated 230 acres in the past few hours.

A 1:48 p.m. Wednesday post by Utah Fire Info said the blaze was estimated at 50+ acres. A 3:44 p.m. post estimated the acreage at 280+.

“Local & federal resources are on scene,” the latest post says. “Crews are battling high winds which is impacting the fire spread. East Promontory Road is closed.”

Gephardt Daily will have more information as details become available.

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