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Evacuation order lifted for Lofgreen and Vernon Reservoir area

By Gephardt Daily Staff · June 29, 2026 · 1 min read
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A quiet rural road in the Utah high desert at dawn, with an open wooden gate in the foreground and vast, empty landscapes stretching toward the horizon, symbolizing the return to a landscape once under evacuation orders.
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The Tooele County Sheriff's Office has lifted the evacuation order for Lofgreen and the area near Vernon Reservoir. Officials advised residents returning to the area to remain prepared for potential future evacuations.

Key takeaways

  • Evacuation orders for Lofgreen and the Vernon Reservoir area are lifted.
  • The Tooele County Sheriff's Office advised returning residents to stay ready for potential future evacuations.
  • The announcement was issued by the Tooele County Sheriff's Office on June 29, 2026.

The Tooele County Sheriff's Office announced that the evacuation order has been lifted for Lofgreen and the area surrounding Vernon Reservoir.

The announcement was made on June 29, 2026, following recent fire activity in the Tooele County region.

In a statement from the Tooele County Sheriff's Office, officials requested that anyone returning to the area be prepared to evacuate again if it becomes necessary.

Utah Fire Info also provided information regarding residents returning to the affected locations.

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