Dry and very hot conditions have returned to central Utah, but the containment lines on Halfway Hill Fire are holding and the fire has had minimal spread in the past week. The successful work of firefighters has decreased the complexity of the fire. Great Basin Team 4 will pass command to a smaller organization, a Type 3 Incident Management Team, on Sunday morning. The Type 3 Team and assigned firefighting resources will continue to monitor all sections of the fire, take suppression actions where necessary, and assess the potential for increased fire behavior.
Today, firefighters will continue rehabilitation work on some sections of the fire perimeter, restoring the landscape to a condition as near to what it was before the fire as possible. Crews will continue work in Chalk Canyon, especially focusing on the section between Horse Hollow Ridge and Copleys Canyon. This section currently presents the most potential for fire spread. The recreation sites in Chalk Canyon were minimally impacted by the fire and fire suppression actions. Many of the firefighting resources assigned to the fire have been released this week. Some have returned to their home agencies while others have been reassigned to fires in neighboring states. A sufficient number of crews and engines will remain assigned to the Halfway Hill Fire, including a helicopter that can support firefighters with aerial reconnaissance, water drops, or even medical extraction if needed. Closure: While fire activity and behavior have lessened, the Halfway Hill Fire closure order is still in place and the public is reminded to pay attention to increased traffic in the Fillmore area. The closure order, including a full description of the trails, roads, and areas closed, along with maps are available at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/8215/. Fire Restrictions: Please note that fire restrictions have been imposed on multiple jurisdictions – including state, local, and federal lands – in many areas throughout Utah. Find statewide fire restriction information at https://utahfireinfo.gov/. If you are venturing out this holiday weekend, please check fire conditions, closures, and restrictions for the area you plan to visit.
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