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FIRE START: Ford Fire starts in Spanish Fork Canyon

By ABC 4 · August 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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SPANISH FORK, Utah (ABC4) — A new fire has started in Spanish Fork Canyon. According to Utah Fire Info, a new fire has started in Utah County. The Ford Fire is burning in Spanish Fork Canyon, near Colton. Current estimates place the fire at 30+ acres.

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