Graff Point Fire (UTUTS)
544 acre wildfire (85% contained)
Cedar City, Utah, United States
Graff Point Fire
Wildfire Status:
The Graff Point Fire in Cedar City, Utah, started on July 12 from a lightning strike and has burned 544 acres, with 85% containment as of July 19. Incident Commander Mack McFarland is leading the firefighting efforts with 302 personnel assigned to the incident. Fire behavior remains minimal, with smoldering and creeping observed. Crews are actively mopping up and monitoring for any remaining heat.
Planned actions include continued mop-up work, monitoring for heat, and constructing indirect line construction as a contingency. The fire is expected to transition back to local units on July 20. Weather concerns include the possibility of afternoon showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds and lightning, but no measurable rainfall. Temperatures are expected to remain in the upper 80s with low relative humidity.
The fire has been challenging due to rugged terrain and dense vegetation, but the current response has been effective in containing the fire perimeter. Crews will continue working to secure the containment lines and monitor for any potential flare-ups.
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Containment History:
| Date | Percent Contained |
|---|---|
| 2024-07-15 | 0% contained |
| 2024-07-16 | 0% contained |
| 2024-07-17 | 47% contained |
| 2024-07-18 | 57% contained |
| 2024-07-20 | 85% contained |
Fire Growth History:
| Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-15 | 543 acres | 0.8 sq mi | 2.2 sq km |
| 2024-07-16 | 543 acres | 0.8 sq mi | 2.2 sq km |
| 2024-07-20 | 544 acres | 0.9 sq mi | 2.2 sq km |