Yellow Lake Fire (UTWCF)
33,045 acre wildfire (51% contained)
Francis, Utah, United States
Yellow Lake Fire
Wildfire Status:
The Yellow Lake Fire, which ignited on September 28, 2024, is currently active near Yellow Lake on the Heber-Kamas Ranger District of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. As of the latest report, the fire has spread over 33,045 acres and is approximately 51% contained. The incident is being managed by a Northern Utah Interagency Type 3 Team, led by Incident Commander Connor Gardai, with 234 personnel currently deployed to combat the blaze.
Firefighting efforts are focused on securing the fire's edges, particularly in the Soapstone area, to protect nearby communities and facilities, including Piuta Camp and YMCA Camp. Planned actions include holding the southern and western flanks of the fire and addressing slop-over near Heart Lake. Recent weather patterns have been favorable for firefighting, with minimal fire activity anticipated due to precipitation, which is expected to continue.
Current weather conditions indicate that southwest winds are picking up, potentially gusting up to 30 mph ahead of an approaching cold front. This front is expected to bring increased moisture and significant snowfall, with accumulations of 4 to 8 inches anticipated by Tuesday afternoon. Temperatures are projected to drop to the 20s, and relative humidity levels are expected to rise above 80%, which should aid in fire suppression efforts. Overall, responders remain vigilant as they work to contain the fire and protect the surrounding areas.
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Containment History:
| Date | Percent Contained |
|---|---|
| 2024-09-30 | 0% contained |
| 2024-10-03 | 0% contained |
| 2024-10-04 | 22% contained |
| 2024-10-05 | 18% contained |
| 2024-10-07 | 7% contained |
| 2024-10-08 | 10% contained |
| 2024-10-12 | 21% contained |
| 2024-10-15 | 23% contained |
| 2024-10-17 | 29% contained |
| 2024-10-19 | 30% contained |
| 2024-10-20 | 31% contained |
| 2024-10-21 | 34% contained |
| 2024-10-22 | 37% contained |
| 2024-10-23 | 41% contained |
| 2024-10-24 | 42% contained |
| 2024-10-26 | 45% contained |
| 2024-10-27 | 47% contained |
| 2024-11-21 | 51% contained |
Fire Growth History:
| Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-30 | 2323 acres | 3.6 sq mi | 9.3 sq km |
| 2024-10-03 | 2323 acres | 3.6 sq mi | 9.3 sq km |
| 2024-10-04 | 2593 acres | 4.1 sq mi | 10.4 sq km |
| 2024-10-05 | 7798 acres | 12.2 sq mi | 31.2 sq km |
| 2024-10-07 | 15106 acres | 23.6 sq mi | 60.4 sq km |
| 2024-10-08 | 16053 acres | 25.1 sq mi | 64.2 sq km |
| 2024-10-11 | 19903 acres | 31.1 sq mi | 79.6 sq km |
| 2024-10-12 | 26197 acres | 40.9 sq mi | 104.8 sq km |
| 2024-10-13 | 29730 acres | 46.5 sq mi | 118.9 sq km |
| 2024-10-14 | 30608 acres | 47.8 sq mi | 122.4 sq km |
| 2024-10-15 | 31079 acres | 48.6 sq mi | 124.3 sq km |
| 2024-10-16 | 32728 acres | 51.1 sq mi | 130.9 sq km |
| 2024-10-19 | 33038 acres | 51.6 sq mi | 132.2 sq km |
| 2024-10-26 | 33041 acres | 51.6 sq mi | 132.2 sq km |
| 2024-11-21 | 33045 acres | 51.6 sq mi | 132.2 sq km |