Little Twist Fire Sees Little Growth In Latest Update

The Little Twist Fire, located 4 miles south of Beaver, Utah, has grown to 2,305 acres with 0% containment. The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain in a remote area, making it difficult for firefighters to access.

Despite extreme weather conditions yesterday, including a dry cold front and gusty winds, the fire expanded by only 29 acres. This minimal growth occurred in areas too dangerous for firefighters to reach. Today, fire behavior is expected to be less active due to lighter winds, although low humidity remains a concern. Cooler temperatures are forecasted for today, but they are expected to rise again by the weekend.

Currently, 242 personnel are assigned to combat the fire. Firefighters are focusing on constructing firelines to prepare for more direct actions later in the week. Helicopters have been deployed to drop water on the west and north sides of the fire, targeting critical areas along the perimeter to manage fire activity. Efforts are also ongoing to improve roads and trails to serve as indirect lines on the south and southwest sides of the fire.

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An area closure order is in effect to ensure the safety of both firefighters and the public. Smoke from the fire will be visible for several weeks from surrounding areas, including I-15, I-70, Hwy-89, and Hwy-20. Local visibility may be affected by smoke from this fire as well as from other fires in neighboring states.

Elsewhere in the state, the Big Draw Fire in Duchesne County is now estimated to be at 500 acres. Fire activity in that fore is now minimal in thanks to cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and decreasing winds. Those winds started decreasing at about 2:30 am, and because of that, most of the Neola residents who voluntarily evacuated were able to return to their homes.

Also, the Rabbit Valley Fire burning in the region of the Utah - Colorado border has now been updated to 1,505 acres. No structures are threatened in that incident.