The Bureau of Land Management High Desert District and Carbon County Fire Department launched an aggressive initial attack on the Ponds Wildfire in the Shirley Mountains approximately 10 miles northeast of the Seminoe Reservoir in Carbon County. Serena Baker says the fire was first reported at 2:37 p.m. on Aug. 10th and is believed to be caused by lightning.
On Saturday, HDD Fire Management Officer Frank Keeler said that the fire had a high potential for property loss, burning out of control, and growing very big. Keeler says that light rain and the combined aggressive initial attack made all the difference.
The public is advised to stay informed as fire behavior can change suddenly and fire spread is unpredictable if high winds develop. To report a wildfire, call the Rawlins Interagency Dispatch Center at 800-295-9953.
On Saturday, HDD Fire Management Officer Frank Keeler said that the fire had a high potential for property loss, burning out of control, and growing very big. Keeler says that light rain and the combined aggressive initial attack made all the difference.
The public is advised to stay informed as fire behavior can change suddenly and fire spread is unpredictable if high winds develop. To report a wildfire, call the Rawlins Interagency Dispatch Center at 800-295-9953.
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