After a grueling week of record-breaking heat and explosive fire behavior, the Babylon Fire has reached a critical 50% containment.
When an army of 1,500 firefighters arrives from near and far, there are 1,500 different stories.
“1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Schlemiel! Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated!”
On June 27, in Washington City, UT, I received a text from a friend in Illinois: “How is the Babylon fire affecting you? (Besides breaking your heart.)”
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 13 once again reducing the size of the Bears Ears National Monument.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 13 once again reducing the size of the Bears Ears National Monument.
Containment reaches half-way on Babylon Fire as signs of monsoonal season arrival on the horizon.
As of July 10, the Babylon Fire has reached 103,633 acres with containment rising to 25%.
San Juan County Sheriff's office has placed additional zones in the "Set" status, though no evacuation "GO" orders have been given as of Noon on Thursday July 9.
The Babylon fire grew to the east overnight with crews continuing to focus on primary objectives of public safety and protecting high-value assets.
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