Iron Fire Forces Eureka Evacuations as Blaze Tops 13,323 Acres
Updated
Updated · KUTV 2News · Jun 21
Iron Fire Forces Eureka Evacuations as Blaze Tops 13,323 Acres
3 articles · Updated · KUTV 2News · Jun 21
Summary
13,323 acres burned by Saturday night as Eureka evacuations got underway, with an evacuation center opened in Elberta for displaced residents.
Shifting winds pushed the Iron Fire toward town from about 2 miles away, while helicopters were grounded and structure-protection crews from Utah County responded.
Homansville Road to Highway 6 was closed as the fire stayed active, and officials worked to coordinate a second reception site for evacuees.
Earlier Saturday, only ranches north of Eureka were evacuating; the town had been placed on READY status and told to prepare medications, documents, pets and vehicles for a quick departure.