Smoky conditions can be expected in the Uintah Basin due to wildfires throughout the state. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office reports that the Fruitland Shed Fire was human-caused though details of how it began continue to be investigated. Fire and State Lands spokesman Mike Eriksson says that one firefighter was treated on Wednesday for smoke inhalation and is expected to make a full recovery. Firefighters worked Thursday toward full containment, expecting to start mop-up operations soon. The fire started
Wednesday afternoon
and Utah Fire Info reported
Wednesday night
that three structures including two homes were confirmed a total loss.
