According to fire officials, the fire was first reported at 20 acres and is now estimated to be about 75 to 100 acres. The young man at the center of it is now facing serious charges including assault on a healthcare worker. The "Neffs Fire" was first reported early Tuesday morning, shortly after midnight. A helicopter prepares to drop water on a fire burning in Neff’s Canyon east of Millcreek on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. They’re also asking residents to keep the surrounding streets as clear as possible so their vehicles can get in and out without any issues. the Joint Information Center (JIC) is open to take questions regarding the Neff’s Canyon Fire from Monday, Sep. 28 to Wednesday, Sep. 30. ... EMAIL. The fire in Neff’s Canyon fire continues to simmer along the east bench of the Salt Lake Valley. Nominate Someone for a FOX 13 Dream Team Surprise. The fire department is staffed by volunteers but it takes funds to operate. Firefighting officials have assigned 131 personnel to contain the fire, and their resources include four helicopters, four fixed-wing aircraft and five engines. Please help us help you. The U.S. Forest Service announced the following closures: Neff's Canyon Trail; The area closure includes all trails and trailheads and all National Forest System land between Mill Creek Canyon road on the north and Big Cottonwood Canyon road on the south to Quartzite - 33115 then straight west. THURSDAY 9/17/2020 10:40 P.M. A wildfire sparked Tuesday morning in Neffs Canyon in Salt Lake County. Wildfire Started In Neffs Canyon. In a post on the police department’s Facebook, 47-year-old James Long was last seen on that day on the Neff’s Canyon Trailhead and reportedly going up to see fossil beds in the canyon. The lightning-caused "Neffs Fire," which started on September 22 near the Neffs Canyon trailhead, is 100 percent contained and the area is once again open for recreation. The Blackhawk can drop 600 gallons of water over a wildfire each drop. Why the West is burning. JIC will be located at the Salt Lake County Emergency Coordination Center at 3380 South 900 West, Salt Lake City. A vegetation fire in Silverado Canyon on Wednesday night threatened homes and quickly grew by early Thursday to 2,000 acres. (Scroll down to see the closures.). A tweet by Utah Fire Info, a joint-department social media account, says the closure area has been reduced. PLEASANT GROVE, Utah (ABC4 News) – The Battle Creek 2 Fire is now 70% contained. Fire crews have battled the … Other current wildfires include the East Fork Fire, 13 miles north of Hanna, Utah, which is 68,342 acres and 68% contained. Those … Neff’s Canyon Fire Crew members of the 211th Aviation Regiment conduct air support over the Neffs Canyon fire from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter in Salt Lake City, Utah, 20 September 2020. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Neffs Volunteer Fire Company's annual fund drive is in full swing. Residents may call the JIC hotline with their questions at 801-743-7180. The West is Burning—and right now, who’s at fault doesn’t matter. PLEASANT GROVE, Utah (ABC4 News) – The Battle Creek 2 Fire is now 97% contained WEDNESDAY 9/16/2020 8:30 A.M. Letter: Permits should be required for wilderness access (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Air and ground crews continue to fight the slow-moving fire … Other current wildfires include the East Fork Fire, 13 miles north of Hanna, Utah, which is 68,342 acres and 68% contained. Officials say the wildfire was ignited last week due to lightning. Neffs Canyon is located on the north side of Mount Olympus. Olympus trail is open. The clearing was regarded by the Forest Service as necessary for fire safety. Fire officials say the fire has burned an estimated 60 acres and is currently 42% contained. It’s burning about a mile up Neff’s Canyon near Olympus Cove. #twfs #uwcnf pic.twitter.com/ysr7BrctuW, — Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) September 28, 2020. The surrounding area remains closed to the public. Please see the attached map. Read More Here Neffs Canyon is Still Burning. Neffs Canyon Fire 100 percent contained US Forest Service officials announced Tuesday that a wildfire that burned about 80 acres east of Olympus Cove is now completely contained. The fire continues to scorch trees but has no new growth in acreage. MILLCREEK, Utah — Firefighters are still asking people to stay away from a small fire that’s burning above Millcreek. SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah — More than 130 firefighters are working to contain a wildfire in the Mount Olympus wilderness area Wednesday. Closures: Neff’s Canyon Trail: The area closure includes all trails and trailheads. A hiker was rescued by Salt Lake County Sheriff's Search and Rescue and airlifted in a Unified Fire Ambulance after falling around 100 ft. in Neff's Canyon, officials say. Smoke from the blaze can be seen from the Salt Lake Valley. Caption: KUTV. HOLLADAY, Utah -- A portion of the Mount Olympus Wilderness area that was closed to the public due to the "Neffs Fire" has been reopened, including the Mount Olympus trail itself. Just thought I'd put it out there that the recent Neff's Canyon fire burned close enough to the base of the crag that--although the stashed Rubbermaid bin survived the event, unscathed- … We are willing to answer your call for help, please help us maintain our readiness by donating. The lightning-caused fire started last Tuesday. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Neff’s Fire is burning one mile east of the Neff’s Canyon Trailhead on Mount Olympus. We can never get enough volunteers to … On the west the closure begins at the forest boundary and goes east to the Big Water Trail, then south to where the Big Water trail connects with Big Cottonwood Canyon road. Instead, fire managers are using indirect firelines constructed away from the active fire perimeter. Elsewhere, a new fire is being reported in Washington County south of Veyo. It was caused by lightning. Fire officials have yet to determine what caused the fire. (KUTV) — UPDATE: (Sept. 24, 2020) — Utah Fire Info said on Twitter that the Neffs Fire is approximately 60 acres in size. Neff’s Canyon Fire Crew members of the 211th Aviation Regiment conduct air support over the Neffs Canyon fire from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter in Salt Lake City, Utah, 20 September 2020. Drone pilots are reminded to keep their drones out of the area as they can interfere with aerial firefighting efforts. The fire is estimated at around 60 acres, although it’s still only 20% contained at this time. SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah — More than 130 firefighters are working to contain a wildfire in the Mount Olympus wilderness area Wednesday. A wildfire near Mount Olympus is continuing to grow Tuesday night. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/neffs-canyon-trail--2 Also, the Center Creek Trail Fire, 5 miles northeast of Moon Lake in the High Uintas Wilderness, is 1,225 acres and 0% contained. Investigators say the fire sparked just after midnight 1. According to a Facebook post, the hiker was in critical condition upon leaving the Search and Rescue team’s care. and last updated 7:19 PM, Oct 13, 2020 US Forest Service officials announced Tuesday that a wildfire that burned about 80 acres east of Olympus Cove is now completely contained. The pictures below were taken from Salt […] Crews say cooler temps should help their efforts this week, although a number of trails in the area are still being closed off to the public. They will answer questions regarding the current fire strategy of the Forest Service as well as potential evacuation plans should an evacuation become necessary. TUESDAY 9/29/2020 11:40 A.M. (PHOTO: Courtesy of Utah Fire Info), Nearly 400 years in the making, ‘Christmas Star’ visible tonight – KSLNewsRadio, Utah Congressional delegation split on $900B federal relief bill, Russia banned from using name, flag for next two Olympics, Victims of fatal crash on I-15 in Provo identified – KSLNewsRadio, Deal reached on coronavirus relief package. We have heard comments regarding the brush and trees that were cleared at the Neffs Canyon trailhead. SALT LAKE COUNTY (ABC4 News) — Salt Lake County Sheriff Search and Rescue, Unified Police, and bystanders rescued a seriously injured hiker who fell from Neff’s Canyon Thursday evening. SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4 News) – While the Neffs Canyon trail remains closed, fall foliage seekers will be pleased to read that the Mt. The Blackhawk can drop 600 gallons of water over a wildfire each drop. SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah, Oct. 13, 2020 (Gephardt Daily) -- The Neffs Fire, on the Salt Lake Ranger District, was 100 % contained at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Utah Fire Info tweeted. The Orange County Fire Authority was responding to a structure fire in the 29000 block of Silverado Canyon Road on Wednesday night when the fire spread to some vegetation, according to Colleen Windsor, spokeswoman for the Fire Authority. On the #NeffsFire extremely steep terrain and danger of falling snags are preventing firefighters form being able to directly engage some areas of the fire. According to a Facebook post, the hiker was in critical condition upon … (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Air crews battle a fire in Neffs Canyon on the north side of Mount Olympus on Tuesday, Sept, 22, 2020. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Around 200 firefighters in Salt Lake County are battling the Neffs Fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. – KSLNewsRadio, Nearly 400 years in the making, 'Christmas Star' visible tonight, Victims of fatal crash on I-15 in Provo identified. This week, thousands of Oregon and California residents woke up in shelters after evacuating fire-ravaged areas. The fire is located approximately 1.5 … Please stay out of the closure area for public and firefighter safety. Just after 4:30 p.m. an injured hiker was reported to have fallen from the short cliffs above a small cave on the south side of Neff’s Canyon less than a mile from the trailhead parking lot. The Neff's Fire is particularly challenging due to the rugged terrain and trees that became unstable in a hurricane-force wind event that occurred two weeks ago. Millcreek is now working with the FS to potentially utilize this area for important infrastructure that will be available for future fire fighting efforts. There are 200+ people working on the #NeffsFire outside of Millcreek, UT. Fire personnel on the Salt Lake Ranger District plan to start burning 200 slash piles (accumulated debris from cutting brush or trimming trees) that were created during the # Neffcanyonfire, starting today, Friday, November 13th - November 20, 2020.The Neff's Canyon trail will be closed while fire personnel are working in the area. Neffs Fire Update: Oct. 3, 2020 October 3, 2020 Suzie Tenhagen 0 Uncategorized Fire behavior is minimal, smoldering and creeping along the ground within the interior of the fire perimeter. According to fire officials, the fire was first reported at 20 acres and is now estimated to be about 75 to 100 acres. Residents are being prepared for a possible future evacuation, although nothing has been announced at this time. Neffs Fire still burning in Salt Lake County, Firefighters are still asking people to stay away from the Neffs Fire, which is burning above Millcreek. SALT LAKE COUNTY (ABC4 News) — Salt Lake County Sheriff Search and Rescue, Unified Police, and bystanders rescued a seriously injured hiker who fell from Neff’s Canyon Thursday evening. Fire crews say that it has burned around 188 acres and that the fire is no longer […] @UWCNF #Utah pic.twitter.com/NzdWQtPGUR. On Thursday, that acreage was … It’s just below Mount Olympus, only 35% contained and has burned 60 acres. UP NEXT. Utah Fire Info says about 80 firefighters, two helicopters and two other aircraft are fighting the fire. The Neffs Fire, burning north of Mount Olympus in Salt Lake County, is now 53 acres in size and 0% contained, fire officials said Wednesday. (Photo: Derek Petersen, KSL TV) SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Fire authorities on Tuesday announced a new fire start above Neffs Canyon in Salt Lake County. Please note: Mount Olympus trailhead and trail are now included in the area closure order. Read More Here. Fire burning in Neffs Canyon east of Olympus Cove. The Neff's Fire ignited Monday about one mile east of … A fire burns above Neffs Canyon in Salt Lake County on Sept. 22, 2020. The … SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4 News) – Unified Police are searching for a man missing up Neff’s Canyon since October 18. Crews are asking everyone to stay clear of the fire so they have ample space to set up operations. The Neffs Fire, which is burning in the mountains east of Salt Lake City, saw moderate growth this afternoon. Support firefighter efforts by obeying trail/area closures, keeping streets clear, and creating defensible space around your home. On Tuesday night, fire investigators estimated the Neff's Fire has burned 53 acres, and the fire remains uncontained. The "Neffs Fire" is burning in Neffs Canyon and was 20 percent contained at 60 acres Sunday. Steve Griffin, Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — Crews continued to battle a wildfire in the foothills east of Salt Lake City Thursday as Millcreek officials told some residents to prepare to evacuate. According to Utah Fire Info, it continues to “creep” along the ground with no new growth in acreage. The Neff's Fire ignited Monday about one mile east of the Neff's Canyon trailhead, and it has forced several closures in the area, the U.S. Forest Service reports. 5 miles up the canyon. Area Wednesday vegetation fire in Neff ’ s still only 20 % contained 200+ working. 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