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Winkle Bob Fire Sparks Near Richfield

By midutahradio.com · August 2, 2026 · 1 min read
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A symbolic depiction of wildfire risk in Utah: a parched sagebrush in the foreground against the hazy, smoke-filled silhouette of a mountain range at dusk.
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Utah News spotted this story published August 2, 2026 at midutahradio.com. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

A new wildfire is burning on Cove Mountain Southeast of Richfield. The Winkle Bob Fire was discovered Aug. 1 and was last listed at 4.2 acres. No other information, such as cause or containment, has yet been released. We will update this story with more information when it becomes available.

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