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Municipality

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Spring City

Public Body

Spring City Council

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Notice Title

Forest Service Public Meeting on Black Canyon Fire

Notice Tags

Black Canyon Fire

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Notice

Event Start Date & Time

August 7, 2026 07:00 PM

Description/Agenda

Manti-La Sal National Forest Black Canyon Fire Update Manti-La Sal National Forest Fast Facts ________________________________________ - Size: 2,111 acres - Containment: 0% - Cause: LightningResources: 4 helicopters, 6 crews, 3 dozers, 18 engines - Location: Ferron Ranger District - Start Date: 08-30-2026 - Fuels: Timber, tall grass, brush Summary ________________________________________ Black Canyon Fire Morning Update | August 6, 2026 The fire remains active on all flanks with continued hot and dry weather following last week's monsoonal moisture. Isolated and group torching is occurring within the fire, as well as short uphill runs in Black Canyon and north toward Fly Canyon. The fire has reached the mouth of Black Canyon and crews are working to hold along the eastern flank west of Lowry Water Road and using targeted firing operations to control the fire's edge. Two Utah Army National Guard Black Hawk Helicopters will continue to assist firefighting efforts today. Protecting communities south and east of the fire will remain a priority. Contingency dozer line has been completed north, northwest of the Reeder Subdivision, and engines are patrolling the area overnight as an additional precaution. Range is working with permittees to move livestock to safer grounds as fire crews are working with heavy machinery in the area. For public safety, the Manti-La Sal National Forest has issued a temporary closure (Forest Order #04-10-26-02-02) for portions of the Ferron Ranger District. A map of the closure area is available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/manti-lasal/alerts. The Reeder Subdivision remains under a 'GO' evacuation order issued by the Emery County Sheriff's Office. Residents should follow all evacuation instructions and stay informed through official sources. Spring City Public Meeting WHAT: Black Canyon Fire Public Meeting held in Spring City, UT WHEN: Friday, August 7, 2026; 7 p.m. WHERE: City Hall, Spring City, UT (and live-streamed on Manti-La Sal National Forest Facebook page) ADDRESS: City Hall, 2nd floor 45 S 100 E Spring City, UT Local, federal, and state representatives, along with subject matter experts, will participate in a coordinated information-sharing session addressing current wildfire suppression efforts, ongoing weather conditions, anticipated fire behavior, and evacuation updates. Questions may be submitted in the Facebook live stream or discussed during the breakout sessions if attending the meeting in-person. View Facebook Updates Visit Manti-La Sal Website

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

If you would like to attend this meeting, and due to a disability need assistance in participating in or understanding the meeting, please contact the City Recorder at 435-462-2244, twenty-four (24) hours in advance, and reasonable assistance to accommodate you will be provided.

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No electronic or telephone participation.

Meeting Information

Meeting Location

45 South 100 East
45 South 100 East
Spring City, UT 84662
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Contact Name

Ruth Ann McCain

Contact Email

ruthann.mccain@springcityutah.gov

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

August 06, 2026 11:01 AM

Notice Last Edited On

August 06, 2026 11:01 AM

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