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Officials warn of new fire starts after lightning storms over Fishlake National Forest

By ABC 4 · August 22, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah News spotted this story published August 22, 2026 at ABC 4. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

ANNABELLA, Utah (ABC4) — Firefighters are responding to a new wildfire that has started in Sevier County in the Fishlake National Forest. Forest Service, Rock Canyon 2 Fire started on Saturday afternoon on Cove Mountain, east of Annabella. Two engines and one helicopter are on scene conducting suppression operations.

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