Utah’s Goat Springs Fire at 50% contained

JUAB COUNTY, Utah, May 31, 2021 (Gephardt Daily) — The Goat Springs Wildfire in Juab County is now 50% contained, fire officials reported Monday morning.

The last reported acreage burned was 444.

“With the help from air resources, crews were able to extinguish hot spots & finished line around the fire perimeter on the #GoatSpringsFire,” says a Monday tweet from UtahFireInfo.

“Today, crews will continue with mopping up & begin rehabbing efforts. 50% contained. VC: Ryan Despain & the Eureka wildland crew.”

The fire, classified as human-caused, was first reported on Friday, May 28. The exact cause and the responsible parties remain under investigation.

Gephardt Daily will update information as new details are released.

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