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WATCH: Aerial footage shows damage from Black Canyon Fire

By ABC 4 · September 6, 2026 · 1 min read
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EMERY COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Aerial drone footage shows the impact of the Black Canyon fire on the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The Black Canyon Fire started on July 30, 2026 after a lightning strike. Current estimates place it at 3,264 acres and approximately 95% contained.

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