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Washington Post
19-07-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
Watch a rare fire tornado touch down in Utah
Utah isn't exactly known for tornadoes. Since 2000, only two significant tornadoes had hit the Beehive State. But that changed last weekend, when a rare fire tornado brought destructive winds up to 122 mph. The tornado touched down at 1:03 p.m. and lasted 12 minutes. It didn't travel far — only about 200 yards — and mostly hovered in place. But its ferocity added another layer to an already-damaging wildfire that had been burning since the afternoon of July 10. The Deer Creek Fire, located north of Old La Sal in rural southeast Utah, had torched more than 15,800 acres as of Friday — and has hopped the border into western Colorado.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
NEW START: Wildfire in San Juan County, structures threatened and residents evacuating
This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as new information becomes available. SAN JUAN COUNTY, Utah () — A new fire has started on the southeast side of Utah, and authorities say structures are threatened and some residents are evacuating. According to , the Deer Creek Fire is near Old La Sal, Utah. Responders are estimating it at 50 acres, and say multiple structures are threatened by the spread. The e says that those who are being evacuated from the area can go to the La Sal Community Center for shelter. Old La Sal Road is closed to all traffic until further notice. Utah Fire Info is reporting that firefighting resources are en route, and the sheriff's office is asking that everyone stay clear of restricted areas and follow emergency personnel instructions. How to watch the NASCAR visit to California wine country Polestar 3 challenges industry with transparency NEW START: Wildfire in San Juan County, structures threatened and residents evacuating Payson man allegedly sexually abused 14-year-old in church parking lot Democrats push for school funding Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
