Deer Creek Fire on Utah-Colorado border engulfs more than 10,000 acres, remains 0% contained

Deer Creek Fire on Utah-Colorado border engulfs more than 10,000 acres, remains 0% contained


A fire in eastern Utah has grown rapidly to over 10,000 acres and is 0% contained, as of Monday. 

The Deer Creek Fire has already claimed five buildings in the area. More than 300 firefighters, 10 fire engines, three helicopters, a plane, and other resources are fighting the fire.

Hot, dry, and windy weather conditions have complicated efforts to tame it.

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The fire began on Thursday around 18 miles south of Moab, Utah. On Saturday, Utah Fire Info said there was a wildfire smoke “vortex,” in which flames were seen high in the air, causing an uncommon weather pattern that looks like a fire tornado. 

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The fire is quickly approaching the state’s border with Colorado.

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