Corner Canyon Fire August 28, 2008 Update
Incident: Corner Canyon Wildland Fire
Released: 8/28/2008
US FOREST SERVICE SALT LAKE UNIFIED FIRE
Contact: Kim Osborn (801) 710-3664 Kathy Jo Pollock (801) 558-8016
CORNER CANYON FIRE UPDATE
Salt Lake City, August 28, 2008 - The Corner Canyon fire has burned 808 acres of Forest Service and private land above Draper City. It is burning in brush and mixed conifer with minimal fire activity yesterday due to cooler temperatures and higher humidity. The fire is currently 75% contained. The incident fire management team is anticipating 100% containment by 9 p.m. today. The U.S. Forest Service and Salt Lake Unified Fire Authority are managing the fire incident under a unified command.
There are currently 179 personnel assigned to the fire. On the north side of the fire, crews will be using helicopter bucket support to suppress hot spots. Crews will also be mopping up on the west edge of the fire and cold trailing on the south side. Line construction will continue today by crews on the east side of the fire to meet the objective of full containment. Two engines will continue to patrol the west area.
CLOSURES. All roads leading east into the incident area will remain closed. The Bonneville Shoreline Trail in the Draper area is closed to the public. Fire management requests that public travel along Highland Drive should be minimal due to fire traffic. Officials also ask that there be no stopping along Highland Drive. Draper City Park and the Draper Rodeo Grounds/Equestrian Center are being used by the fire management personnel and are also closed. All roads and trails leading into Corner Canyon are closed until further notice.
This fire was human caused and is under investigation. Anybody with information pertaining to the origin of the fire is asked to contact Unified Fire Authority (801) 743-7100.
Fire managers request that individuals stay out of the fire area, for both firefighter and public safety.
For additional information visit the http://www.utahfireinfo.gov/.
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