BEAVER, Utah — A new wildfire broke out in central Utah Tuesday evening, and the power company temporarily cut off electricity to some nearby areas as a safety precaution.
As of 10 p.m., Utah Wildfire Info said the "Sheep Rock Fire" was estimated at 77 acres, burning in Beaver County and visible from I-15. The cause is under investigation, but officials say it started on private land.
Because of the fire, Rocky Mountain Power "de-energized" facilities based on their proximity to the blaze and the risk of being damaged.
As of 8 p.m., there were around 400 customers without power, clustered near the town of Minersville, according to the company's outage map. By 9 p.m., all power was restored.
By 10 p.m., Utah Wildfire Info said crews had stopped the fire's forward progress.
New 🔥 Start: #SheepRockFire is located in Beaver Co. and started on private land. The fire is approximately 30 acres in size and visible from I-15. Multiple ground and air resources are on the scene and working on the fire. The cause is under investigation. #ffslkth pic.twitter.com/Zsc6GRDazm
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 31, 2024
