Parley’s Canyon Fire now 21% contained

The Parley's Canyon Fire is now 21 percent contained, at a size of 539 acres. Photo: Michele Roepke

SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — Utah Fire Info announced on Monday evening that the Parley’s Canyon Fire is now 21 percent contained, at a size of 539 acres.

Due to a red flag weather warning, Parley’s Canyon Fire officials are extending the evacuation order for the following areas:

Upper Pinebrook – Upper Pinebrook will remain evacuated through Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 8pm. Fire officials will continue to evaluate and adjust this timing according to weather and fire behavior.

Summit Park & Timberline – Summit Park and Timberline will remain evacuated through Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 8pm. Fire officials will continue to evaluate and adjust this timing according to weather and fire behavior.

Lower Pinebrook residents may return to their homes. Homes within the yellow highlighted area may return home.

 

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