Crews continue to work on containing the Speirs Fire burning south of Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Daggett County. The wildfire was started by lightning on Saturday, July 13th and as of last Friday, it remained at 715 acres and 97 percent contained. “Progress continues in development of the contingency line south of the fire perimeter,” shares the update. “Crews have completed a substantial portion of the line, allowing for an update to the temporary fire closure, reopening some routes. The new closure includes only the Greens Draw Road (Forest Service Road 049), releasing all trails previously closed and opening them for public use. Heavy equipment continues to operate within the contingency line area. While trails within the previous closure area are now open, fire management officials urge persons nearing any area where construction may still be occurring to use extra caution and stay clear from these operations.”
