Duchesne County brush fires — safety/traffic alert
Key Questions
What is the status of the Revola Dugway Fire near Upalco?
The Revola Dugway Fire near Upalco is 25% contained, with structures reported safe. It is human-caused and under investigation.
What impacts have been reported from the Fort Duchesne fire?
The Fort Duchesne fire has burned 20 acres near US-40/7500 East, resulting in a highway closure and one firefighter injured. It is also human-caused.
What fire restrictions are in place in the area?
The Uintah Fire Suppression Special Service District has passed a Fire Restriction Order prohibiting the Spring Open Burning Window. The Duchesne County Commission held a meeting on March 23 to discuss fire restrictions relevant to Altamont-area safety.
Revola Dugway Fire near Upalco (25% contained, structures safe; human-caused investigation) and Fort Duchesne fire near US-40/7500 East (20 acres, firefighter injured, highway closure; human-caused). Uintah County restrictions (no open burning thru May '26) reinforce basin dry risks. Duchesne Commission 3/23 discussed rules; monitoring DCSO/fire updates for arson/criminal developments, violations.