Fire continues to burn in Fly Canyon

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The fire five miles north of Joe’s Valley in Fly Canyon started on Friday an apparent lightning strike. Currently as of Monday, the size is estimated to be approximately 1,850 acres. This fire behavior is currently crowning, torching and spotting in heavy dead and downed fuels during the day. The smoke from this fire has been visible in the region and communities surrounding the fire. Even with the cloudy weather yesterday there were windy conditions that led to fire growth. Most of the growth was downslope towards the east and towards Lowry Water and north towards Potters Ponds. Potters Ponds Campground along with the Lowry Water Road (FR 038), Millers Flat Road (FR 014) from Sheep Valley to the junction with Lowry Water Road, and the Potters Canyon Road (FR 271) are closed. Indian Creek Campground is also closed. There is a powerline near Potters Ponds that is the vicinity of the fire and a gas line to the north east of the fire that have been turned off. Point protection for the Potters Ponds campground, powerline, and the cabins in Upper Joes Valley are priorities for firefighters on Monday. Firefighters will continue actions to control the fire growth at the road near Potters Ponds by ground and air resources.
As the weather warms into the afternoon, smoke will be visible to the surrounding communities in the region.
This fire is being managed for multiple resource benefits based on local fire plans that have been developed with public input over a period of years.
Potters Ponds Campground, Millers Flat Road from Sheep Valley to the junction with Lowry Water Road, Water Lowry Road and the Potters Canyon Road are closed. Indian Creek campground is closed. There is a powerline near Potters Ponds. A gas line was vented northeast of the fire yesterday. Access to the area where the fire is active is closed to the public and fire managers are asking the public to stay out of the area so that firefighters can focus on the fire and to make sure the public is safe.
The fire is a Managed fire with 0 percent containment with actions to protect important infrastructure.
Central Utah Interagency Fire Team took over management of the fire this morning. Three Helicopters, four Engines and additional firefighters are involved.