Wildfires are tearing through 70,000 acres near Heber City, forcing residents to pack up and leave their homes. It’s a volatile situation, so keep your phone handy for emergency alerts and evacuation orders.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 6 mentions in the last 30 days.
Expect a major hit to local property values and a massive spike in emergency response and firefighting costs for the city.
Emergency response teams and contractors involved in containment and recovery efforts are the primary focus of current operations.
Local homeowners and businesses are facing immediate displacement, property damage, and the stress of an uncertain future.
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The lightning fire was 15% contained by Tuesday night as 149 personnel continued working around the perimeter, reinforcing line, removing hazardous snags and mopping up 20 feet inside the line where safe to...