Juab County
Coverage of Juab County in the Nexus archive.
- Utah wildfire forces evacuation of small town as extreme heat roasts US west
Extreme heat and dry conditions in the US west have fueled the Iron fire in Utah's Juab County, leading to the evacuation of the town of Eureka, population 1,000. The fire, located southwest of Salt Lake City, has burned over 2,000 acres, with officials forecasting continued hot weather that increases the risk of further wildfires.
- Utah wildfire forces evacuation of small town as extreme heat roasts US west
A wildfire in Utah's Juab County, known as the Iron fire, forced the evacuation of the town of Eureka (population 1,000) and a nearby ranch. Extreme heat, dry conditions, and wind are fueling multiple wildfires across the US West, with officials warning of continued high risk due to forecasted hot weather.
- Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US West
Extreme heat, wind, and drought conditions sparked wildfires in the U.S. West, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced evacuations near Salt Lake City. A human-caused fire in Utah’s Juab County burned 34 square miles, while similar conditions fueled fires in Colorado, Arizona, and Florida. Authorities warned of prolonged fire risks due to dry weather and drought.