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Community Meeting Held for Babylon Fire in Manti-La Sal National Forest

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A charred pinecone sits on gray ash in a scorched forest setting under a smoky sky, symbolizing the impact of a wildfire on the Manti-La Sal National Forest landscape.
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A community meeting regarding the Babylon Fire was scheduled for Monday, July 13, at 6:30 p.m. The incident involves a wildfire within the Manti-La Sal National Forest.

Key takeaways

  • The Babylon Fire has grown to 106,610 acres.
  • Fire containment is currently at 50%.
  • A community meeting was held on July 13 at the Hideout Golf Course in Monticello and via Facebook live stream.
  • The incident is located within the Manti-La Sal National Forest.

A community meeting was held Monday, July 13, to discuss the Babylon Fire. The meeting offered two ways for the public to participate, including an in-person option at the Hideout Golf Course in Monticello with local agency representatives and fire officials.

Those unable to attend in person could watch a live stream on the Manti-La Sal National Forest Facebook page.

The Babylon Fire is classified as a wildfire within the Manti-La Sal National Forest. According to recent incident data, the fire has reached a size of 106,610 acres and has achieved 50% containment.

Information regarding the incident is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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CityLa Sal, Manti
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