Boulter Fire now 52% contained

TOOELE COUNTY — A fire, now dubbed the Boulter Fire, forced a roadway closure on SR 36 in Tooele County. Both directions were closed to traffic around MP 9 Saturday, August 24, but reopened Sunday morning. 

Monday update

Utah Fire info says the fire is 52% contained, and remains at 2300 acres as of Monday afternoon. 

The Boulter fire is now 52 percent contained. The fire did not grow and remains at 2300 acres. It was human caused but remains under investigation. 103 personnel are assigned to the fire, and tomorrow firefighters will continue to increase containment. pic.twitter.com/aa4NbuuTNZ

— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) August 26, 2024

 

Sunday update

According to Utah Fire Info, the evacuation order for residents along SR-36 between Vernon and Eureka has been lifted as of 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon. 

High winds fed the blaze near the Juab and Tooele County line. Utah Fire Info has stated that the fire was at 2,300 acres as of noon, and 0% contained. 

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

 

Saturday

The fire is moving toward 5 mile pass, and the Utah County Sheriff Deputies are helping evacuate the area.

The areas of Vernon, Eureka, and 5 mile pass have been evacuated due to the fire.

On Saturday, the fire was estimated to be 1,000 acres in size and human-caused.

Fire teams are on the scene, the public is advised to avoid the area. Federal, state, and local resources are working to contain the fire.

Fire Affecting Roadway
Both Directions SR 36 Closed
at MP 9 (3 Mi from Co line) Tooele Co.
For updates: https://t.co/jaVMw7e9Jm

— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) August 24, 2024

 

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.