Officials in Utah are battling an out-of-control wildfire that has destroyed 43,436 acres, forcing thousands of residents from their homes.
The fire, near the Brian Heard area of Utah, has devastated parts of southern Utah, and heavy winds are causing the it to spread even further.
Nearly 1,000 firefighters battling southern Utah wildfire that prompted the evacuation of 1,500 people. https://t.co/2jhBds1i0g pic.twitter.com/mgzwpe2Won
— ABC News (@ABC) June 26, 2017
Video shows flames on the first day of a destructive wildfire near a Utah ski town. Read more: https://t.co/Mdm9RVVj7q pic.twitter.com/D2uCjiP5bD
— AP West Region (@APWestRegion) June 20, 2017
Utah's Brian Head wildfire torches more homes as residents flee https://t.co/GmGEvPK1Vu pic.twitter.com/WVhG0FEAuX
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 26, 2017
According to authorities, the following communities remain evacuated: Panguitch Lake, Horse Valley, Beaver Dam, Castle Valley, Blue Springs, Rainbow Meadows, Mammoth Creek, Dry Lakes, Second Left Hand Canyon, and Brian Head.
Officials are also warning residents to check local roads before planning to travel in the region.
If you know anyone that lives in and around Utah please advise them to use caution when traveling in the region.
H/T: Fox 13 Now
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