Wildfire update for Southern Utah fires

Utah fire crews are continuing to monitor a small wildfire burning near Beaver.

The Skull Flat 2 Fire was discovered on October 2. Fire officials say the lightning-caused fire is burning about 7 miles east of Beaver.

“The fire was monitored yesterday with no major growth,” officials reported Friday. As of Friday night, the fire was 0 percent contained but warranted no evacuations.

The Spirit Fire burning west of I-15 near Pintura in Washington County reached 65% containment Friday, fire officials said.

Crews are working to contain smoldering embers and occasional flare-ups as the 17-acre blaze threatens two homes and three outbuildings.