Evacuations lifted near Virgin in ‘Kolob Fire,’ structures still threatened.
Jul 27, 2024, 6:31 PM | Updated: Jul 28, 2024, 3:20 pm
The Kolob Fire just north of Virgin in Washington County. (Utah Fire Info)
(Utah Fire Info)
VIRGIN, Washington County — A new human-caused wildfire northeast of Virgin is threatening structures in the area Saturday afternoon.
According to Utah Fire Info, the Kolob Fire is forcing fire crews to close Kolob Terrace Road and issue evacuation orders from the road to state Route 9. The evacuation order was lifted Sunday morning.
Utah Fire Info said multiple crews, including ground and air resources, are responding.
New 🔥 Start: #KolobFire sparked this afternoon in Washington Co., northeast of Virgin, Utah. Air & ground resources are responding. Structures are threatened. #ffslkmg pic.twitter.com/75Qt3osq3s
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 27, 2024
Sunday morning status
As of 11 a.m. Sunday morning, the fire has spread to around 600 acres. There are around 30 to 50 structures threatened, Utah Fire Info said. A road closure is in place for the Dalton Wash area.
