VIRGIN, Washington County — A new human-caused wildfire northeast of Virgin is threatening structures in the area Saturday afternoon.
According to Utah Fire Info, the Kolob Fire is forcing fire crews to close Kolob Terrace Road and issue evacuation orders from the road to state Route 9. Fire officials ask travelers and residents to avoid the area due to safety concerns.
Utah Fire Info said multiple crews, including ground and air resources, are responding.
New 🔥 Start: #KolobFire sparked this afternoon in Washington Co., northeast of Virgin, Utah. Air & ground resources are responding. Structures are threatened. #ffslkmg pic.twitter.com/75Qt3osq3s
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 27, 2024
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