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Little Horse Fire Starts Tuesday Southwest Of Fruitland

By basinnow.com · August 5, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah News spotted this story published August 5, 2026 at basinnow.com. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

A new wildfire started in Duchesne County on Tuesday and winds have slowed down firefighting efforts. The initial report from Utah Fire Info at 4:15pm estimated the Little Horse Fire burning southwest of Fruitland at 10 acres and growing due to gusty winds.

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