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Cherry Fire Near Springville Jumps to 450 Acres as Winds Hamper Air Attack

High winds drove rapid growth Friday, with crews hoping incoming cool, wet weather will help.

Overview

  • Fire officials estimated the blaze at about 450 acres Friday evening along the Right Fork of Hobble Creek Canyon east of Springville.
  • Utah County previously ordered evacuations from Jolley's Ranch to Springville Crossing in the Right Fork, while areas along the Left Fork were placed in a Ready status without an evacuation order.
  • Gusty conditions grounded lighter aircraft early Friday afternoon before flights resumed, and winds pushed flames northeast away from homes on the Left Fork side.
  • A multi-agency force from Utah County Fire, Utah Forestry Fire & State Lands, and the U.S. Forest Service is engaged, with helicopters dipping water at Jolley's Ranch and a Type 3 incident team coordinating operations.
  • Containment was not provided in the latest update after an earlier 0% figure, and crews plan overnight monitoring with limited line work in steep terrain as updated mapping may refine acreage.