SPRINGDALE, Utah — A wildfire broke out at Zion National Park Wednesday evening, causing officials to close the nearby Kolob Terrace road while crews respond.
The road was reopened Thursday morning, but park visitors will have to follow a pilot car past the Kolob Upper Fire near Maloney Hill, which is about 15 driving miles north of State Rt. 9.
The Kolob Terrace Road is open with a pilot car guiding traffic past the Kolob Upper Fire near Maloney Hill (about 15 driving miles north of State Rt. 9).
— Zion National Park (@ZionNPS) July 21, 2022
Zion-Canyon Scenic Drive and Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway are open/not affected.
Zion-Canyon Scenic Drive and Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway are open/not affected.
The "Kolob Upper Fire" was discovered in Zion National Park at 4:30 p.m. near Maloney Hill and has scorched 20-30 acres so far.
Officials say firefighters from the National Park Service and partners are responding to the fire.
