SCIPIO, Utah (ABC4) — The Gap Fire burning in central Utah has charred 670 acres so far and is still at 0% containment.
The fire started on Wednesday and officials with the Utah Department of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL) said that a small short type 3 Incident Management Team is currently managing the fire.
(Images courtesy: Utah Fire Info via X)
Crews say there has been no significant growth on the fire due to the cooler weather conditions this morning.
The fire did threaten power lines, and crews on the field are monitoring the situation. They are securing the fire perimeter to gain containment.
About 10 engines are on site, and hand crews are utilizing helicopters for bucket drops in the higher country on the north and northeast flank of the fire.
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