Deer Creek Fire Near La Sal Grows Rapidly

The Deer Creek Fire broke out Thursday afternoon along Deer Creek Road near La Sal in San Juan County, Utah, prompting evacuations and threatening multiple structures. The wildfire rapidly expanded from 50 acres to approximately 4,000 acres, driven by strong winds and low humidity that created critical fire weather conditions. Residents under evacuation orders were directed to the La Sal Community Center for shelter, although the number of evacuees remains unclear. State Route 46 was closed in both directions near La Sal as a precaution. As of Thursday evening, no structures had been confirmed damaged, but many homes remained at risk. The fire's cause is under investigation, and hazardous fire conditions are forecast to persist through the weekend.