VIDEO: The Deer Creek fire that is burning in San Juan County has grown to 14,760 acres and remains at 7% containment, according to the latest information from Utah Department of Forestry, Fire and State Lands. The fire has damaged 11 private structures, a Forest Service guard station, and a communication site, officials said in a press release. The San Juan County Sheriffโs office is still assessing additional structure damage in the area.
As the cause of the fire remains under investigation, crews fighting the fire moved heavy equipment and engines into Colorado, due to an increase in fire activity. Winds pushed the fire two miles over the Utah-Colorado border to the T2 Road, officials said. Additional engines are on standby along Colorado Highway 90 and in Paradox, Colorado, and are ready to respond to any fire activity. Firefighters are focusing on protecting structures at risk. Residents of Montrose County along the border have been asked to register for emergency alerts by signing up through the Montrose County Sheriffโs Office.
