UPDATE: The Halfway Hill Fire is now 7,958 acres in size
Jul 8, 2022, 4:05 PM | Updated: Jul 11, 2022, 7:46 am
Two fires sparked in Millard County, Utah Friday afternoon. Pictured above is the blaze near Fillmore, Utah. Photo Credit: Lance Hope.
Update: July 10, 2022 4:27 p.m.
Utah Fire Info says the Halfway Hill Fire is now 7,958 acres.
#HalfwayHillFire south of Fillmore, UT is now at 7,958 acres. The Virginia Hills subdivision is still under evacuation. Fire managers are working w/ the Millard County Sheriff to allow residents to return ASAP. https://t.co/iB47a4kwoW pic.twitter.com/IOBLQ98VTa
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 10, 2022
At this time, the Virginia Hills subdivision is still under an evacuation order, but fire managers and the Millard County Sheriff are working to have residents return to their homes as soon as possible.
Update: July 10, 2022 1:06 p.m.
Four suspects have been arrested in connection to the Halfway Hill Fire. Investigations into the fire’s origin led to a confirmation that the fire originated from a campsite.
Further investigation led to the four suspects being identified and contacted. They admitted to recreating in the area, unintentionally starting the fire, and then leaving the site after attempting to extinguish the flames.
The group also admitted to being concerned that the Halfway Hill Fire was a result of their campfire. None of the four individuals called fire or law enforcement prior to the investigation.
Update: July 8, 2022 9:36 p.m.
According to Utah Fire Info, air resources are working to slow the spread of the Halfway Hill Fire. Due to red flag conditions and limited accessibility, air resources have played a significant part in suppressing the fire. The fire is currently at 425 acres.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Resources for the Dry Creek Fire includes 15 area fire departments, according to Utah Fire Info. Additionally, three helicopters are also assisting in this blaze.
Utah Fire Info says additional resources are on the way to this fire, which stands at 1,200 acres.
Our previous reporting
MILLARD COUNTY, Utah — UPDATE: Evacuations have been ordered for the Virginia Hills Subdivision near Fillmore.
Evacuations have been ordered by the Millard Co. Sheriff’s Office for the Virginia Hills subdivision southeast of Fillmore due to the growing #HalfwayHillFire. Est. 100+ acres and growing rapidly. Air resources are on scene. #kmyffsl pic.twitter.com/EcT4G0x2Qm
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 8, 2022
According to Utah Fire Info, the Millard County Sheriff’s Office issued an evacuation order for the Virginia Hills subdivision, just southeast of Fillmore.
Our original coverage: Multiple fires sparked in Millard County Friday afternoon.
Dry Creek Fire in Oak City Canyon
The Dry Creek Fire started east of Oak City, Utah, according to Utah Fire info.
New 🔥 start: The #DryCreekFire is located in Millard Co. east of Oak City. The fire is rapidly growing & est. 100+ acres. Evacuations are under way in Oak City Canyon. Human-caused, under investigation. Air resources have been ordered. #kmyffsl pic.twitter.com/qz7kVDVVDo
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 8, 2022
Utah Fire Info says the blaze is growing rapidly, estimated to be 100-plus acres.
Kayli Yardley with Utah Fire Info says an evacuation order has been issued for campsites in the area. No homes have been evacuated at this time.
The cause of the fire is under investigation but is believed to be human-caused.
Halfway Hill Fire in Fillmore
According to Utah Fire Info, the Halfway Hill Fire is located southeast of Fillmore.
New 🔥 start: #HalfwayHillFire is located southeast of Fillmore in Millard Co. Est. 30+ acres. Fire personnel is on scene. Air resources have been ordered. Under investigation. #kmyffsl pic.twitter.com/Ubt5VWCC2N
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 8, 2022
The fire is estimated to be burning 30-plus acres.
Fire personnel is on the scene. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Chandler Holt contributed to this report.
