Press Release

Bennion Creek Fire: 8,313 acres, 80% containment. Began June 4, 2021.

Update: Containment on the Bennion Creek Fire has increased to 80%, and acreage
remains at 8,313. As of this morning, the Nevada Type 3 Incident Management Team is
managing the Bennion Creek Fire.

Helicopter bucket drops were used on the fire yesterday where areas of heat and
smoke were visible. The hose lays on the western flank and spot fire are no longer
needed and are in the process of being back hauled off of the line. The wood
chipping work along Starvation Road is anticipated to be completed today. Other
repairs that are being made include repair work to roads damaged during firefighting
efforts. Overall, fire suppression repair is considered to be halfway complete on
the fire. This work will continue until the area is considered safe for the
firefighters and public.

Winds have repeatedly successfully tested containment lines on the Bennion Creek
Fire. Interior smokes within the containment lines may continue to be visible in
upcoming days. There remains the potential for fire due to roll out on areas of
uncontained line. Fuels within the area remain critically dry, and the potential for
rapid fire spread and large fire growth exists for new starts.

Weather: Critical fire weather conditions will remain across the fire area for dry
conditions with gusty winds. Winds will increase out of the southwest, and cloud
cover will increase through the day today. This cloud cover will bring slightly
cooler temperatures through the week. A chance of dry thunderstorms will exist on
Wednesday and continue in to Thursday.

Resources: A total of 111 firefighters are assigned to the fire. Resources include 2
hand crews, 5 helicopters, 4 engines, 1 dozer, 2 excavators and 2 chippers.

Closures: Bennion Ridge Road, Bear Ridge Road, Starvation Road, and Fish Creek
Trail. These closures are for public and firefighter safety.
Restrictions: There are fire restrictions in effect on state and Utah BLM lands. A
Stage 1 Fire Restriction is in effect on the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Complete
information on all of these restrictions may be found at
inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/announcements/7518/ .

Jurisdiction: The fire is in the jurisdiction of the Manti-La Sal National Forest,
Bureau of Land Management, state and private lands. Nevada Type 3 Incident
Management Team is managing the fire.