New wildfire breaks out Monday in Duchesne County
Jun 17, 2024, 9:20 PM | Updated: 9:24 pm
A wildfire burning Neola in Duchesne County broke out on Monday, according to Utah Fire Info. (Brandon Murray)
(Brandon Murray)
NEOLA, Duchesne County — A new wildfire broke out Monday afternoon in Duchesne County, according to Utah Fire Info.
The Big Draw wildfire is burning just west of Neola in Duchesne County. Officials say there are no structures threatened as of Monday evening.
A total of 16 engines are on the scene and one airtanker has been ordered.
Officials are in the process of bringing in more resources.
NEW START: #BigDrawFire burning W. of Neola in Duchesne Co. Cause: Under investigation. No structures threatened. 16 engines & 1 dozer assigned; 1 large air tanker (LAT) ordered. Officials working to bring in more resources. #FireYear2024
PHOTO: Roberta Jacobs Welton pic.twitter.com/V1vLiF8ZD3
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 17, 2024
Utah Fire Info said the fire is less than acre in size on Monday evening. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined.
No other information was provided.
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