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Officials report containment gains on Yellow Lake Fire; commission approves evacuation order record
Summary
County and state responders told the Duchesne County Commission the Yellow Lake Fire burned roughly 33,041 acres and was about one-third contained after recent moisture; commissioners formally acknowledged an emergency evacuation order and unanimously approved authorizing the chair to sign it for the public record.
County leaders opened Monday’s meeting with what they called an encouraging update on the Yellow Lake Fire.
Presenters reported the fire at about 33,041 acres and roughly 34–37% contained, noting the percentage depends on the incident command unit. Staff described remaining hotspots in the North Fork, Heart Lake and Soapstone areas, and said much frontline equipment has been pulled…
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