PHOTOS: Uinta County Firefighters Battle 85-Acre Brush Fire

PHOTOS: Uinta County Firefighters Battle 85-Acre Brush Fire

Uinta County fire crews were busy the last two days fighting brush fires. Uinta County Fire and Ambulance Facebook photo

UINTA COUNTY — Yesterday fire crews battled an 85-acre brush fire off County Road 231 in Bridger Valley, according to Uinta County Fire and Ambulance.

A social media post from Uinta County Fire and Ambulance today stated the 85-acre fire was sparked by welding equipment.

Today, crews were at it again when they battled a small brush fire on Highway 89 north of Evanston.

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High winds and dry conditions make the fire danger considerably high as things have not greened up yet. Moisture is in the forecast and people are urged to use caution during windy conditions.