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Historic Bell Canyon cabin found burned; investigators reported signs pointing to accelerants
Summary
BLM staff told the committee a historic cabin at Bell Canyon was discovered burned; investigators found evidence that 'maybe some accelerants were used,' and agencies are asking the public to report information.
BLM staff alerted the Emery County trails committee that a historic cabin at Bell Canyon (behind the Reef Trail) was discovered burned and investigators are examining the site.
The presenter said investigators reported signs that 'maybe some accelerants were used,' and staff characterized the incident as suspicious. The cabin stored artifacts and interpretive material; those items were damaged or removed prior to planned construction at the nearby Jurassic National Monument site.
Agency representatives said they had investigators on site and will pass information to state law enforcement and other relevant officers. Committee members urged residents and volunteers to report any information they might hear through informal channels.
Speakers did not identify any suspects, and no formal charges were announced at the meeting. Agencies said they will share updates when more information is available.
