Millville Fire Update

Late this afternoon the Millville Fire experienced extreme fire activity resulting in a major run (primarily towards the southeast).  Additional acres burned is estimated at 500 to 700 acres.  Mandatory evacuations are in effect for recreationists and residents.  The area evacuation includes Blacksmith Fork Canyon from the Sleepy Hollow Road turnoff at the mouth of the canyon to the intersection with the Left Hand Fork (approximately 6 miles).  The evacuation also includes the Left Hand Fork road from its intersection with the Blacksmiths Fork road to the Grey Cliff Springs area (approximately 7 miles).  The area evacuated is sparsely populated with some full time residents, but mostly weekend homes.  Along Left Hand fork road there are a few residences as well, mostly close to the intersection with the Blacksmiths Fork road.  Camping is popular along the Left Hand Fork road, however because it’s the middle of the week there were relatively few people in the area.  Only traffic essential to the evacuation are authorized on those roads within the evacuation area.

Look for a formal fire update later this evening as additional information is obtained.

Larry Lucas

Tel: 801 573-6622 (lclucas@fs.fed.us)