MARYSVALE, Utah (ABC4) — Officials said the Silver King Fire in southern Utah had “significantly increased in acreage” within just a day.
The blaze was discovered on Friday, July 5, and as of Sunday night, the fire was estimated at more than 10,800 acres — but that estimation was revised on Monday.
The U.S. Forest Service of Fishlake National Forest posted an update on social media on Monday, saying the fire had increased from 5,400 acres on Sunday morning to about 10,026 acres.
“The Silver King fire is a full suppression fire, this strategy involves putting out fires as soon as possible to prevent them from spreading,” the U.S. Forest Service said Monday.
Officials cited “extreme weather conditions” for the fire’s increase in size. The U.S. Forest Service said winds were expected from the north, with gusts …