Black Canyon Fire Grows to 3,476 Acres

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  The Black Canyon Fire in Utah's Manti-Lasal National Forest has grown to 3,476 acres“Size: 3,476 acres | Start Date: July 30, 2026 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 0%”
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  The Black Canyon Fire in Utah's Manti-Lasal National Forest has grown to 3,476 acres as of August 9, 2026“Size: 3,476 acres | Start Date: July 30, 2026 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 0%”
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  The Black Canyon Fire in Utah's Manti-Lasal National Forest has 0% containment“Containment: 0%”
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  Nevada Team 1 will assume command of the fire on August 10“Nevada Team 1, a Type 3 Incident Management team will assume command of the fire tomorrow, August 10, 2026.”
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  Evacuation orders remain in effect for the Reeder Subdivision“The Reeder Subdivision remains under a “GO” evacuation order issued by the Emery County Sheriff’s Office.”
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  Fire crews are continuing to protect structures in the Reeder subdivision“Structure protection efforts in Reeder subdivision and Lowry Water continued, with crews placing sprinklers and hose line in the area as additional protective measures.”
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  Fire crews are continuing to protect structures in the Lowry Water area“Structure protection efforts in Reeder subdivision and Lowry Water continued, with crews placing sprinklers and hose line in the area as additional protective measures.”
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  Sprinklers and hose lines are deployed“Structure protection efforts in Reeder subdivision and Lowry Water continued, with crews placing sprinklers and hose line in the area as additional protective measures.”
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  Weather conditions are expected to moderate fire behavior“Today, higher relative humidities are moderating fire behavior.”
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  Weather conditions are expected to moderate fire behavior with increased cloud cover“Weather: Increased cloud cover today helped to slightly moderate temperatures and humidity levels. Wind gusts at the Joe's Valley RAWS were up slightly from yesterday. On Sunday, a subtle increase in moisture aloft and increased instability will lead to isolated weak thunderstorms across the region by mid-afternoon, with a 30% chance of impacting the fire area. Brief but erratic outflow gusts up to 35 mph would be possible in the vicinity of any storms, mainly late afternoon and into the evening, although the chance remains low (~20-25%). Otherwise, a continued moderation in temperatures and humidity is expected, with lingering cloud cover and light winds. Similar conditions are expected Monday into Tuesday, with a small threat of weak showers/storms and associated outflow winds, but largely moderated weather conditions with improving humidity levels and cooler temperatures.”
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  Weather conditions are expected to moderate fire behavior with improved humidity“Today, higher relative humidities are moderating fire behavior. Fire behavior includes isolated and group torching, as well as short uphill runs.”
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  The fire began on July 30, 2026“Start Date: July 30, 2026 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 0%”
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  The fire began on July 30, 2026, caused by lightning“Start Date: July 30, 2026 | Cause: Lightning | Containment: 0%”
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  A temporary flight restriction is in effect“A temporary flight restriction is in place over the fire area.”
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  Expanded forest closures are in effect“null”
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  The Emery County Sheriff's Office maintains the 'GO' evacuation order for Reeder Subdivision residents“The Reeder Subdivision remains under a ”