Fire updates: Bald Mountain, Pole Creek fires now more than half contained; new fire breaks out near Mount Nebo


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SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s two largest remaining wildfires are now more than half contained, according to an update released by firefighting officials Tuesday.

The Pole Creek Fire burning in southeastern Utah County is now 56 percent contained — a jump in containment from 41 percent Monday. Great Basin Incident Management Team officials said they were able to increase containment along U.S. Highway 89 corridor at the southern side of the fire northeast of Indianola.

Crews also gained more control on the nearby Bald Mountain Fire, which is now 71 percent contained, up from 61 percent earlier Tuesday, according to fire officials.

The Pole Creek Fire has burned 101,843 acres since it was sparked by lightning Sept. 6 and is Utah’s largest wildfire this year. More than 1,100 personnel are fighting the fire, including 60 engines, 18 water tenders and seven helicopters.

The Bald Mountain Fire has burned 18,600 acres to the west of the Pole Creek Fire. More than 500 personnel were fighting it Tuesday.

Monday's Fire Coverage

This blog will be updated throughout the day with information about Utah’s wildfires as soon as it becomes available.

Tuesday, 09:08pm

Bald Mountain Fire 71 percent contained

Tuesday, 03:15pm

Pack Fire burns a couple of acres

Tuesday, 12:31pm

New fire breaks out west of Bald Mountain Fire

Tuesday, 12:17pm

Payson Fire & Rescue released from Bald Mountain Fire operations

Tuesday, 11:52am

New incident commander takes over of Riggs, Lonely fires

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Carter Williams is an award-winning reporter who covers general news, outdoors, history and sports for KSL.com.

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