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13 structures damaged or destroyed by Deer Creek Fire; rare ‘firenado’ rated as EF-2
Over a dozen structures were damaged or destroyed in the first few days of a fire that started in southeast Utah last week, including some that were damaged by a fire-induced tornado.
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Red Cross and La Sal create shelter agreement for Deer Creek fire, other disasters
The agreement gives the Red Cross access to the La Sal Community Center on Highway 46 for emergency sheltering. In the face ...
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Firenado spawns over Deer Creek Fire as crews battle 10,000-Acre blaze in San Juan County
On July 12, a rare vortex formed over the Deer Creek Fire, whipping flames into the air and causing additional structure ...
'Wait, watch and pray': La Sal community evacuates as Deer Creek fire rages into third day
Congratulations are pouring in for legendary U.S. Olympian Lindsey Vonn on Sunday. Vonn, 40, shared some big news on social ...
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Deer Creek fire now 7% contained, smoke visible from Dead Horse Point State Park
The Deer Creek fire burning in San Juan County is now 7% contained and has burnt about 12,906 acres, according to the latest ...
FEMA authorizes federal funds to assist with costs of fighting Deer Creek Fire
LA SAL, Utah (KUTV) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency authorized the use of federal funds to help with the costs of ...
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Wildfire near La Sal in San Juan County burning 4K acres, prompts evacuations
A wildfire sparked Thursday afternoon in San Juan County prompted evacuations in the community of La Sal and was burning ...
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WATCH: Deer Creek Fire creates vortex of flames, crews focus on securing life and property
The Deer Creek Fire that is threatening roughly 80 structures near the Utah-Colorado border stirred a vortex of fire in a rare weather phenomenon over the weekend.