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Utah County’s Peteetneet Fire at 45 acres, 60% contained

By gephardtdaily.com · September 7, 2026 · 1 min read
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UTAH COUNTY, Sept. 7, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Peteetneet Fire remained at an estimated 45 acres overnight, according to a Utah Fire Info update. It is now estimated at 60% contained. “Crews worked along the perimeter overnight and continue suppression efforts this morning,” the update says.

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