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Sevier County says Monroe Mountain Fire about 90% contained; BAER assessment underway
Summary
Commissioner Greg Jensen told the board that the Monroe Mountain Fire is roughly 90% contained, has burned about 74,000 acres, and that BAER teams are assessing restoration needs; BLM and SITLA lands are open while Forest Service lands remain closed for restoration work.
Commissioner Greg Jensen reported that the Monroe Mountain Fire is approximately 90% contained and that Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) teams are conducting assessments to determine restoration needs.
Jensen said the blaze burned about 74,000 acres and that recent rains and cooler weather have materially aided containment efforts. He told the commission that Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and State Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) properties have been reopened to the public, while Forest Service lands remain closed as restoration work continues.
The update reflected ongoing interagency coordination; Jensen noted teams who initially responded to the fire (referred to in the minutes as “Team 1”) have returned to the mountain to support recovery and to prepare areas for safe public access. The commission did not vote on new wildfire spending or authorization during this meeting.
The commission adjourned at 2:07 p.m.; no further details about BAER timelines or specific restoration actions were provided in the minutes.
