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FIRE START: Box Elder County firefighters battle 'rapidly growing' Salt Wells Fire

By ABC 4 · August 21, 2026 · 1 min read
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FIRE START: Box Elder County firefighters battle 'rapidly growing' Salt Wells Fire
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A fast-growing wildfire ignited in Hansel Valley within Box Elder County on Friday morning. " No structures are currently threatened. Emergency crews are actively battling a fire, which is estimated to cover 585 acres. It is 45% contained The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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