ST. GEORGE — The Silver King Fire, a lightning-caused blaze that reportedly ignited on Friday approximately 8 miles west of Marysvale in Piute County, has exceeded 11,000 acres with 0% containment. A closure order has been issued for Fishlake National Forest.
On Monday, the Silver King Fire increased to 11,290 acres due to hot, dry and windy weather conditions, according to a news release issued Tuesday morning by the Central Utah Fire Interagency. The Fishlake National Forest has issued a closure order for the protection of public health and safety due to firefighting operations.
On Tuesday, three Type 1 and one Type 3 helicopters, two Scooper planes and an Unmanned Aircraft System are at the fire. Firefighters on the north/northwest side of the fire perimeter will continue establishing an anchor point and constructing a fire line to protect the Silver King Mine, authorities say.
In the south/southwest, a fire has become established south of Bullion Creek. Crews will work on keeping the fire in check along the eastern edge. Pumps and hose lays are in place at Historic Miners Park for structure protection.