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Babylon Fire grows to 87,554 acres and remains uncontained

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The Babylon Fire has expanded to 87,554 acres and remains uncontained. The fire is burning in the Manti-La Sal National Forest near Monticello.

Key takeaways

  • The Babylon Fire has reached 87,554 acres and is uncontained.
  • Five structures have been destroyed by the fire.
  • The blaze is burning in Manti-La Sal National Forest, 25 miles southwest of Monticello.
  • Resources assigned to the fire include 730 personnel and 18 crews.

The Babylon Fire has grown to 87,554 acres and remains uncontained in San Juan County. The fire was first discovered on June 26.

Currently burning within the Manti-La Sal National Forest, the blaze is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Monticello.

The fire has resulted in the destruction of five structures.

Firefighting efforts include assigned resources consisting of 730 personnel, 18 crews, and seven other units.

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