Prescribed Burn Near Beaver, Utah Declared Little Twist Wildfire, Spreads to 5,254 Acres

Jun 13, 2024, 10:38 PM

A prescribed fire east of Beaver, Utah, initially planned as a controlled burn, has been declared a wildfire and named the Little Twist Fire. The fire has spread to approximately 5,254 acres and is currently uncontained. Authorities have requested additional resources to manage the situation, as there are three active prescribed burn projects in the area. The decision to reclassify the fire was made due to increased fire activity and movement beyond the intended burn area.