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VERNON, Tooele County — A wildfire in southeast Tooele County and Juab County along state Road 36 is now at 2,300 acres and is 0% contained, according to Utah Fire Info.
Homes were being evacuated on Saturday due to the wildfire, known as the Boulter Fire, and State Road 36 is closed in both directions. State Road 36 was reopened in both directions on Sunday. Saturday night, Utah Fire Info had estimated the fire at 3,000 acres.
The evacuations on Saturday were between Vernon in Tooele County and Eureka in Juab County. Residents are being asked to avoid the area of the fire, Utah Fire Info said. Shifting winds had pushed the wildfire toward the Fivemile Pass Recreation Area, which was also evacuated. The evacuation order was lifted as of 1 p.m. Sunday, according to Utah Fire Info.
The fire had spread to Juniper prompting concern for Utah Fire officials. Roughly 90 personnel have responded to the fire with plans on Sunday to secure a line and continue to monitor hot spots.
According to Utah Fire Info, the fire was human caused.
The #boulterfire was mapped this morning at 2300 acres. SR-36 is open in both directions. Roughly 100 fire personnel will work today to secure sections of the fireline. Containment remains at zero percent.
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) August 25, 2024
Contributing: Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV
