MARYSVALE, Utah — More than 700 personnel are working to contain the flames of the Silver King fire as it has scorched thousands of acres of land since it sparked on July 5.
As of the latest update Tuesday morning, the fire had reached 18% completion.
"The Silver King Fire is being managed using full suppression and containment strategies to the north, east and south, containment and confinement along most of the western perimeter, and the protection of values at risk throughout the fire area," officials explained. "When a combination of strategies is used, containment isn’t always the most accurate measure for work that has been done. In these situations, completion, measured as percentage of objectives completed, is used to more accurately describe the amount of work that has been accomplished."
An updated acreage amount was not available Tuesday morning as officials said no infrared flight took off Monday night.
On Monday, the fire's acreage was reported at 17,648.
Officials reported no significant growth on Sunday as crews worked to cut vegetation and hold the fire line.
Weather continues to be a challenge in firefighting efforts, with no measurable precipitation, gusty winds and hot temperatures.
Evacuations resumed in Piute County as strong winds created issues Thursday surrounding the fire.
The mandatory evacuations were ordered for approximately 20 homes in Bullion Canyon at around 3:30 p.m. Power was also cut off to the homes under the evacuation order.
VIDEO: Watch as crews work to contain the fire from above
The nearby town of Marysvale is still on edge, watching as smoke fills the sky just miles away from their town.
Voluntary evacuations were put in place for residents of Bullion Canyon on Sunday, with about a dozen residents deciding to pack up and leave.
Power was additionally turned off for 20 homes located in the upper part of the Bullion Canyon in order to reduce risks.
Anyone who would like to donate to the Marysvale Fire Department to help them purchase new equipment can do so via Venmo: username @marysvalerelief.
