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'That fire, it's angry, it's mad': Crews working on gaining access to crash site, I-70 closures possible

By ABC 4 · August 8, 2026 · 1 min read
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KANOSH, Utah (ABC4) — The Widemouth 2 fire burning near Kanosh is estimated to be at 111,306 acres and is 24% contained, according to the latest information from officials Saturday morning. The fire was caused due to lightning.

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