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, near Yellow Lake in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, has currently spread across 33,045 acres. The fire is burning through heavy timber and dead-and-down timber, with approximately 51% of its perimeter contained. Firefighting efforts involve a total of 234 personnel, with the incident being managed by Incident Commander Connor Gardai and the Northern Utah Interagency Type 3 Team. The fire's activity has been characterized as minimal, with backing, creeping, and smoldering observed.
In terms of response, fire agencies are actively working to secure the fire's edge and protect nearby communities, including North Fork Duchesne and West Fork Duchesne. Planned actions include utilizing resources in the Soapstone area and holding the southern and western flanks of the fire. The projected incident activity is expected to remain minimal due to recent precipitation, which has aided in suppression efforts.
Current weather conditions are contributing to the firefighting efforts. Southwest winds are predicted to increase, potentially gusting up to 30 mph, but moisture is also expected to rise, leading to afternoon relative humidity levels around 30%. A cold front is forecasted to bring snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches from Monday night through Tuesday afternoon, with temperatures dropping to the 20s and relative humidity exceeding 80% on Tuesday. This change in weather is hoped to further assist in the containment of the fire.
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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 |
| 2024-12-13 | 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 |
| 2024-12-13 | 33045 acres | 51.6 sq mi | 132.2 sq km |