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Widemouth 2 Fire Tops 84,000 Acres in Millard County

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The Widemouth Two Fire has grown to over 84,000 acres in Millard County with no containment reported. Approximately 420 firefighters are working to protect several nearby communities, including Fillmore.

Key takeaways

  • The Widemouth Two Fire has exceeded 84,000 acres burned.
  • There is currently zero-percent containment on the fire.
  • Approximately 420 firefighters are assigned to the lightning-caused blaze.
  • Fillmore's mayor has declared a local emergency to protect communities like Kanosh and Meadow.

The Widemouth Two Fire continues to expand in Millard County, having burned more than 84,000 acres with zero-percent containment reported.

Firefighters are working to manage the lightning-caused wildfire as it grows.

About 420 firefighters are currently assigned to the blaze. Crews are working to protect several nearby communities, including Fillmore, Kanosh, and Meadow.

In response to the fire, the mayor of Fillmore has declared a local emergency.

The wildfire was caused by lightning and continues to impact the Millard County area.

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