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Utah, Deer Creek Fire

Watch: 'Firenado' caught on video in Utah during Deer Creek Fire
The fire-induced tornado developed within the Deer Creek Fire just after 1 p.m. MT on Saturday, July 12, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The "firenado," which was given an EF-2 rating, lasted for about 12 minutes. Tornados ranked as an EF-2 are deemed "significant" and exhibit a wind speed of 111-136 miles per hour.
Terrifying 'firenado' forms at the Deer Creek Fire in Utah
A massive fire vortex was seen forming at the Deer Creek Fire close to Utah's border with Colorado.
Deer Creek Fire, at almost 9,000 acres, nearing Colorado-Utah state line
A rapidly growing and still-uncontained fire that's already destroyed five buildings in eastern Utah is fast approaching the state line with Colorado.
Rare fire tornado vortex forms over Deer Creek Fire in Utah
A rare fire tornado formed over the Deer Creek Fire near La Sal, Utah, on July 12, amid rapidly intensifying wildfire conditions. The vortex launched flames into the air and damaged a fire engine, prompting the temporary withdrawal of fire crews.
Deer Creek Fire crosses into Colorado from Utah as containment grows to 7%
At just over 12,900 acres, the fire is bigger than all the other western slope fires combined and is one of several fires that prompted Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to issue a disaster declaration on Sunday.
Deer Creek Fire over 14,000 acres, has damaged 13 structures; expected to move northeast through Colorado
The fire that sparked in southeastern Utah last week and crossed into southwestern Colorado this week has damaged over a dozen structures, and now fire officials believe winds will push that fire deeper into Colorado.
Colorado wildfire crosses state line into Utah: Live Updates
Multiple wildfires across the West Coast have prompted mass evacuations and destroyed tens of thousands of acres of land. Follow Newsweek's live blog.
There are 6 active wildfires burning in Colorado. Here are the latest updates
Crews are fighting five western slope blazes, including one at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. See the latest map of the Colorado fires.
Here are all the wildfires burning in Colorado
Gov. Jared Polis issued a disaster declaration Sunday for five wildfires burning in several of the state's counties. Here's what you need to know.
ABC4 Utah on MSN12h
Deer creek fire containment increases to 11%, evacuation orders lifted in some areas
LA SAL, Utah ( ABC4) — The containment on the Deer Creek Fire burning in San Juan County has increased from 7% to 11%, ...
Hoodline7h
Layton City Fire Joins Forces to Combat Intense Deer Creek Wildfire Near La Sal, Utah
Layton City Fire deploys a brush truck to assist in fighting the aggressive Deer Creek Fire near La Sal, Utah.
KTVX Salt Lake City on MSN1d
Deer Creek Fire burns over 15,500 acres, lower temperatures expected to moderate fire behavior
More than 450 personnel are fighting the Deer Creek Fire that has burnt nearly 15,655 acres and remains at 7% containment, ...
Utah ‘firenado’ with 122-mph winds leaves behind terrifying path of destruction
The Deer Creek Fire had already burned several thousand acres just north of La Sal on Saturday when the column of flames and ...
Cooler weather allows Deer Creek firefighters to make progress
Firefighters made progress on the north and east sides of the Deer Creek Fire on Thursday thanks to cloud cover and cooler ...
FOX 13 Utah1d
Massive 'Firenado' awes, frightens over Deer Creek Fire in southeastern Utah
As if the evacuation of hundreds of people and the destruction of multiple homes weren't enough, wild video of what many call ...
ABC4 Utah on MSN3d
Deer Creek fire now 7% contained, smoke visible from Dead Horse Point State Park
The Deer Creek fire burning in San Juan County is now 7% contained and has burnt about 12,906 acres, according to the latest ...