Evacuations ordered as new wildfire threatens structures in Washington County

Virgin, Utah • Evacuations are underway in Washington County as a new fire sparked northeast of Virgin is threatening structures in the area.

The Kolob Fire began Saturday afternoon, with air and ground crews now responding.

As of 7:30 p.m., the fire had grown to 300 acres. The Dalton Wash Road has been closed.

No residents are being evacuated, but those staying in nearby camping resorts are being told to leave. The evacuation area includes Kolob Terrace Road to SR-7.

For more on the story, visit https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/new-wildlife-threatens-structures-in-washington-county

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Evacuations ordered as new wildfire threatens structures in Washington County

Evacuations ordered as new wildfire threatens structures in Washington County

Evacuations ordered as new wildfire threatens structures in Washington County

Evacuations ordered as new wildfire threatens structures in Washington County

Evacuations ordered as new wildfire threatens structures in Washington County