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The fire started July 10 near La Sal in San Juan County and remains under investigation for cause. Crews continue repair work on dozer and hand lines, removal of hazardous trees, and securing containment lines as the incident moves toward full containment.
While firefighters gained control of the fire, San Juan County Sheriff Lehi Lacy announced that a suspect has been identified in connection with the start of the fire, following a investigation.
Firefighters battling the Deer Creek Fire southeast of Moab achieved a major breakthrough Friday, increasing containment from 11% to 17% as rain and cooler temperatures provided the most favorable conditions since the blaze began nine days ago.
While fire grows, containment improves to 11% aided by cooler weather; some Utah evacuated residents return home The Deer Creek Fire has grown to 15,819 acres but firefighters made significant progress yesterday, increasing…
“While rainfall will not fully extinguish the heat on a fire of this size, it will help moderate fire behavior and give firefighters a better opportunity to make progress on containment,” officials said.
The Deer Creek Fire burning near La Sal in San Juan County has grown to 11,044 acres, with fire officials warning that conditions are likely to worsen the blaze in coming days.Â
The Deer Creek Fire started on July 10 about 18 miles south of Moab and near the community of La Sal. The fire is moving northeast toward the Colorado border, not directly toward Moab, though residents should stay alert for changing conditions during this active wildfire emergency.
