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Rocky Canyon Fire Still Escalating | Salt Lake City News
The Rocky Canyon Fire is exploding out of control, swelling from 4,000 to over 13,000 acres in a single day and threatening homes, livestock, and critical infrastructure like East Canyon Dam. Firefighters are racing against time with controlled burns near Route 66 and Henefer, but the blaze is pushing east toward the interstate junction—with unpredictable northern movement adding to the chaos. A storm system bringing dry lightning and high winds is making containment even harder, while crews scramble to establish lines amid a nationwide firefighting shortage. With nearly 800 personnel already…
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