Air Tanker Drops Retardant on Cottonwood Trail Fire in Southern Utah

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4 年前

The Cottonwood Trail Fire in Washington County, Utah, expanded to 3,000 acres and was 10 percent contained by Sunday night, July 19, Utah Fire Info stated.

Earlier on Sunday, portions of Interstate 15 were closed, while evacuation orders for residents in Harrisburg were lifted, according to local media.

Officials said three large air tankers, four helicopters, and 30 fire engines were deployed to help battle the blaze.

This video, shot by Carl Downing on July 19, shows an air tanker dropping flame retardant on the fire. Credit: Carl Downing via Storyful