| 3/13 12 p.m. - Lefthand Canyon Fire reached 600 acres, area still closed to public access |
| According to U.S. Forest Service officials, firefighters will continue their work today to build and secure handline around the Lefthand Canyon OHV Area Fire. Better mapping changed the acreage of the fire to 600 acres. The fire is 60 percent contained and the remaining 40 percent of the fire is in steep difficult terrain with no road access. An air tanker and two helicopters are available to assist firefighters today as needed. Lefthand OHV Area remains closed. Heil Ranch Open Space also remains closed. Local residents only are allowed in the areas where firefighting equipment is being used. |