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Fires Nearly Out Focus Shifts to Recovery | Salt Lake City News
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Summary
Two massive fires near Eureka and Mammoth — the Iron and Cherry Fires — have scorched over 76,000 acres but are now nearly contained at 98% and 93% respectively. With the flames under control, crews are shifting to recovery: repairing damage on the Iron Fire site and ramping up efforts on the Cherry Fire. Once that’s done, patrols and repairs will follow. Utah Forestry will take over the Iron Fire zone, while the Bureau of Land Management handles the Cherry Fire. Most evacuees have returned home, though roads like Hiskey and Cherry Creek remain closed. Firefighters also faced a scare over potential lead exposure near an old mine — short-term exposure can cause fatigue and stomach issues. The focus now is on healing the land and getting communities back on their feet. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b5e3bbbe1b759fe9