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Utah County’s Peteetneet Fire now 95% contained

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UTAH COUNTY, Sept. 8, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Peteetneet Fire is now 95% contained at 45 acres. “Crews have made good progress securing the fire,” Utah Fire Info said in a late morning update issued Tuesday. “Full containment is expected by the end of shift today.

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