Utah’s Juab County sits west of the state’s core, with Nephi as its seat. In news today after drought-fueled, high-wind conditions sparked a wildfire near Spokane, prompting evacuations and highlighting wildfire risk across the region.
The Iron Fire in Juab County has blackened 34 square miles and forced Eureka’s evacuation. Firefighters have backburned to protect the town, with the blaze still growing amid drought. Authorities say the fire is human-caused and under investigation; multiple fires are burning in the region.