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Forsyth Fire Update: Crews Push Containment as Southern Edge Remains Active"Firefighters on the Forsyth Fire continue to make steady progress as containment grows to 72%. The wildfire, located near Pine Valley in Washington County, has now burned 15,673 acres since it was first reported on June 19. The fire was caused by lightning.Sunday’s operations included strategic aerial drops on the southern edge of the fire, where flames in the canopy threatened to intensify...." Read the full article

France Canyon Fire Update: Transition to Local Management as Containment Reaches 80%"July 5, 2025 — Garfield County, UTContainment of the France Canyon Fire continues to improve as crews bring the perimeter under control. Now at 80% containment and totaling 33,364 acres, the fire has been officially transitioned from Great Basin Incident Management Team 5 to a local Type 3 Incident Management Team. The handoff ensures continuity in fire suppression and repair efforts as most crews will remain in place.Yesterday, firefighters successfully completed containment on the northwestern perimeter between Johnson Canyon and Proctor Canyon...." Read the full article