Little Twist Fire sees ‘minimal change’ recently — but ‘active’ behavior expected soon

BEAVER, Utah ( ABC4 ) — The Little Twist Fire, which has been burning for several weeks southeast of Beaver Utah, saw “minimal change” on Friday, according to officials.

The wildfire — which was estimated to be at about 4,307 acres on Saturday — did not see many changes, but warnings and closures were still in effect. The fire was still about 35% contained as of Saturday.

“Crews are continuing their work along the perimeter securing and improving existing line and preventing spot fires,” Utah Fire Info said in its Saturday update .

Officials said smoke will still be visible in the area because “interior pockets” were continuing to burn. Crews were also working to clean up areas with higher concentrations of “dead and down fuels” within the perimeter.

Utah Fire Info said a Red Flag Warning was expected to remain in effect until Sunday evening.

“Fire behavior is expected to be active the next few days with hot, dry and windy conditions,” Utah Fire Info said.

As of Saturday, 247 personnel had been assigned to help fight the Little Twist Fire. Area closures were still in effect, but some recreational areas were still open to the public.

“Little Reservoir, Tushar Lakeside and Kents Lake Campgrounds remain open to the public for camping and recreational day use activities,” officials said.

The Little Twist Fire began as a prescribed burn, but has continued to burn for several weeks as a wildfire. Prescribed burns are often used because some ecosystems need “periodic fire,” or else they become unhealthy, the U.S. Forest Service said.

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