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Stookey Fire Grows to 2800 Acres | Salt Lake City News
A wildfire dubbed the Stookey Fire exploded to 2,800 acres amid chaotic winds, forcing the closure of Pony Express Road at State Route 36. Fire crews battled from the edges and even hand-fought flames in Rock Canyon, supported by engines and aircraft—though no homes were threatened. Sparked Friday evening near Vernon, it grew to 550 acres by Saturday morning, with juniper trees making ground work too risky, so air resources took over. Officials suspect a natural start, but the cause remains under investigation. The blaze burns near the scorched zones of the Iron and Cherry fires, which…
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