As of when I'm writing this post at 11:46 p.m. on Sunday night, over 1,200 residents have been evacuated and at last count, 3 homes have been completely destroyed. By the time you read this post, though I pray they won't be, I'm certain both those numbers will be significantly higher. Currently, the fire is 0% contained due to high winds / gusts that are making the fire's path unpredictable.
If you'd like more information regarding the Herriman Fire, which has also been called the Machine Gun Fire due to the cause of the fire (started at the machine gun range at Camp Williams), here are some links you can check out.
Wishing safety to all those affected.
8 comments:
So sorry to hear about this. ANd yes, everyone will be in my prayers. I live in fire country - I know how scary this can get.
It's cold and wet here, so it's easy to forget it's still forest fire season else where.
Am praying! SO sad.
It's so awful! Last I heard only four homes had been burned. I hope they get it contained soon!
I was shocked to hear of this fire when I heard the news this morning. There hasn't been a fire this close to densely populated areas in Utah for a long time.
I watched the progress of the fire for most of last night. It's definitely scary.
Praying my guts out for the people in Herriman. God bless.
I was at my mom's in SL when the room filed with smoke. I though there was a fire close by. When I stepped out I realized it was the Herriman fire. I'm so sorry to hear about the fire. It's so frightening.
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