Oak Grove Fire in Washington County reaches 50 percent containment

  • Source: KMYU-TV CBS 12 St. George
  • Published: 05/02/2024 12:00 AM

PHOTOS: Crews have reached 50 percent containment on a fire that broke out near the Oak Grove Campground in Washington County. The wildfire started Monday around 3:30 p.m., when officials said a utility task vehicle (UTV) or side-by-side caught fire. The fire spread into the bushes from 5 acres to 22. Firefighters were called to the scene in the Dixie National Forest in an area about 10 miles northwest of Leeds off Interstate 15. State wildfire officials said Tuesday morning the fire was still at 22 acres after “minimal activity” overnight. Five fire engines, a helicopter and hotshot crew were working to extinguish the flames.



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