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Iron Fire grows to over 37,000 acres with 17 percent containment

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The Iron Fire has expanded to 37,172 acres and is currently 17% contained. Evacuations remain in place for the area northwest of Eureka.

Key takeaways

  • The Iron Fire has reached 37,172 acres.
  • Containment is estimated at 17 percent.
  • There are 519 personnel and 15 crews assigned to the fire.
  • Evacuations remain in place for the area.

The Iron Fire, which was first discovered Friday northwest of Eureka, has grown to 37,172 acres as of Tuesday morning.

Containment for the blaze is currently estimated at 17 percent.

A total of 519 personnel have been assigned to the fire, including 15 crews.

At the scene, there are ten engines and three pieces of other heavy equipment related to the fire operations.

Evacuations remain in place as officials continue to manage the incident near Eureka, Utah.

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