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Widemouth 2 Fire Nearing 130,000 Acres

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The Widemouth 2 Fire has reached nearly 130,000 acres and is 80 percent contained. While cooler weather is assisting firefighters, rain is causing mudslides and flooding.

Key takeaways

  • The Widemouth 2 Fire has grown to nearly 130,000 acres.
  • Containment for the fire is currently at 80 percent.
  • Rain is causing mudslides and flooding despite cooler weather helping firefighters.
  • Crews are clearing debris and cutting down trees in Kanosh.

The Widemouth 2 Fire has reached nearly 130,000 acres and is now 80 percent contained, according to reports from Mid-Utah Radio.

While cooler weather has been helpful to firefighters, rain is contributing to flooding and mudslides in the area.

In Kanosh, Josh Whitaker, a town council member, told FOX-13 that crews are working to clear debris and cut down trees.

The fire is located near Kanosh, Utah.

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