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Range Fire burning in Carbon County caused by lightning, mapped at 14 acres

By ABC 4 · September 5, 2026 · 1 min read
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CARBON COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — The Range Fire that started in Carbon County on Friday was caused by lightning, officials confirm. According to Utah Fire Info, the fire was mapped at 14 acres. Aviation resources dropping water on the fire contained the spread to the mapped area of the fire.

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