PANGUITCH, Utah (KUTV) — The France Canyon Fire, burning near Bryce Woodlands, has nearly quintupled in size since it was first reported.
As of Tuesday, the fire had burned 4,704 acres with 0% containment.
Air support, a single-engine air tanker, large tankers, and bucket support worked along the southwest flank of the fire, where it continues to burn in “very dry and receptive fuels,” the U.S. Forest Service said.
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Although access is limited in some areas, firefighters have reportedly had success with large portions of the flames.
There is a new emphasis to “hold fire on the west side of the East Fork Road to avoid impacts to Bryce Canyon City and the National Park,” the Forest Service said.
Residents can expect smoke near Bryce Canyon National Park and Ruby’s Inn.
The Bryce Woodlands community remains on alert in case the fire grows toward the south.
No other communities or strucutres are threatened, the Forest Service said.
Closures: All National Forest System lands south of Utah State Route 12, on the Powell Ranger District, with the exception of the trails and campgrounds (Red Canyon Campground, Coyote Hollow Equestrian Campground, Red Canyon Bike Trail #33016, Castle Bridge Trail #33096, Golden Wall Trail #33095, Thunder Mountain Trail #33098, and Forest Road 113) in Red Canyon.
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