Environment
Red Bridge Fire is 100% contained, 465 acres burned
UTAH — The Red Bridge Wildfire was officially declared 100% contained on Wednesday.
465 total acres were burned as a result of the fire, and its cause remains undetermined. Regardless, the wildfire marks the first large fire of the year and brings the total to 26 fires since the start of 2023.
Final update for the #RedBridgeFire. With continued work from fire resources, the fire was called 100% contained yesterday evening. However, personnel will continue to patrol & monitor the burn for several days. Thanks to all the support from local, state & federal partners. pic.twitter.com/nNaynWIZ07
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) April 27, 2023
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