Utah Fire Info.gov:
Neola - 33,400 acres - only 5% containment - Three civilian fatalities while fighting the fire
Type I Incident Team that is scheduled to take over the fire on Sunday.
Start Date: June 29, 2007
Location: Neola, north of Roosevelt
Cause: Unknown, Under investigation
Size: 30,000+ acres
Contained: 5%
Estimated Containment: Unknown
Fuels: Grass and pinyon juniper
Structures Threatened: Some structures have been lost and others are threatened.
Evacuations: White Rocks and Farm Creek towns have been evacuated.
Resources: At least 100 firefighters, 1 hand crew, 5 engines, numerous volunteer engines, 5 heavy air tankers 2 helicopters, 2 dozers. More national resources are en route and joining the Type I Incident Team that is scheduled to take over the fire on Sunday.
Injuries: No firefighter injuries. Three civilian fatalities. Please contact the Uintah County Sherriff's Office for more information. (435) 789-2511
Other: Fire is burning on land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Forest Service and private owners. Fire is expected to continue to grow quickly.
Contact: Louis Haynes, (208) 755-0083
News Releases: July 1, 2007"
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