Silver King Fire (UTFIF)
18,222 acre wildfire (88% contained)
Monroe, Utah, United States
Silver King Fire
Wildfire Status:
The Silver King Fire, which ignited on July 5, 2024, due to a natural lightning strike, is currently burning in heavy timber, Pinyon-Juniper, sagebrush, and grass on the Fishlake National Forest, approximately three miles west of Marysvale, Utah. As of August 1, 2024, the fire has consumed 18,222 acres and is reported to be 88% contained. Fire management efforts are being coordinated by the Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 2, focusing on full suppression, confining the fire, and protecting values at risk.
Firefighting personnel, numbering 157, are actively engaged in managing the fire's perimeter, particularly monitoring and securing the west and southern edges. Planned actions include mopping up and repairing dozer lines in problematic areas. Incident objectives prioritize the safety of the public and firefighters while also aiming to protect water quality and minimize damage to private properties and infrastructure.
Current weather conditions present a mix of challenges and opportunities for fire containment. A ridge of high pressure is influencing terrain-driven winds, with afternoon gusts expected to reach up to 20 mph. While humidity levels remain low, there is a potential for isolated thunderstorms that could bring some moisture. By Saturday, a shift to wetter thunderstorms is anticipated, which may assist in fire suppression efforts as humidity levels are expected to increase. The forecast suggests a 25% chance of wetting rain, which could further aid firefighters in their efforts to control the blaze.
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Containment History:
| Date | Percent Contained |
|---|---|
| 2024-07-15 | 8% contained |
| 2024-07-16 | 18% contained |
| 2024-07-17 | 20% contained |
| 2024-07-19 | 78% contained |
| 2024-07-26 | 83% contained |
| 2024-07-28 | 86% contained |
| 2024-07-30 | 89% contained |
| 2024-09-20 | 88% contained |
Fire Growth History:
| Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-15 | 17648 acres | 27.6 sq mi | 70.6 sq km |
| 2024-07-16 | 17648 acres | 27.6 sq mi | 70.6 sq km |
| 2024-07-17 | 17750 acres | 27.7 sq mi | 71.0 sq km |
| 2024-07-18 | 18074 acres | 28.2 sq mi | 72.3 sq km |
| 2024-07-24 | 18189 acres | 28.4 sq mi | 72.8 sq km |
| 2024-07-25 | 18195 acres | 28.4 sq mi | 72.8 sq km |
| 2024-09-20 | 18222 acres | 28.5 sq mi | 72.9 sq km |