Officials: Third Canyon Fire caused by lightning; 45 firefighters on Iron County scene

Third Canyon Fire photo released July 27 by Utah Fire Info

IRON COUNTY, Utah, July 27, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — The Third Canyon Fire, burning in remote Iron County southwest of Minersville, was relatively inactive overnight due to higher humidity levels, Utah Fire Info says.

The wildfire, now determined to have been caused by lighting, was estimated Friday at 400 acres. The flames are being fed by brush and grass, Utah Fire Info says.

“Yesterday, strong winds increased the fire spread,” the Utah Fire Info statement says, adding that on Saturday, firefighters “expect to make progress in containment.”

Third Canyon Fire photo by BML Air Attack.
Third Canyon Fire photo released Friday July 26 2024 by BML Air Attack

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