Located in the northeast corner of Utah along the Wasatch Back, Summit County is home to more than 41,000 residents.
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Summit County, Utah retweeted
Explore "The Witches" near Echo, Utah—a fascinating cluster of reddish-brown rock formations that resemble a coven of witches in long robes and pointy hats. Discover the geological story behind these natural monuments in this GeoSights article. geology.utah.gov/map-pub/sur…
Summit County, Utah retweeted
🔥 #RockyCanyonFire Update | 8/9, 8:30 AM: Estimated 2,800 acres, 0% contained. Fire burned actively until ~2 AM. Crews will work to secure the perimeter with dozers, roads, line construction & aviation. Closures/evacuations remain unchanged. Please stay away from the fire area.
Summit County, Utah retweeted
🔥 Prescribed Burn – Summit County 🔥
North of Jeremy Ranch: ~2,500 piles, 72 acres.
Smoke is normal — this is a controlled burn to reduce wildfire risk.
#PrescribedBurn #FireSafety #UtahWildfireAwareness
Summit County, Utah retweeted
🚧 Road Closure Update 🚧
I-80: EB right shoulder is now open to traffic at MP 157 (east of Wanship), all WB lanes are open.
‼️Continue to expect heavy delays as crews clean up hazmat crash.
Summit County, Utah retweeted
🚧Road Closure Alert🚧
EB I-80 is closed at MP 155 (Wanship) due to a hazmat crash.
WB left lane is also closed.
@UtahDOT and @UTHighwayPatrol on scene.
➡️Use an alternate route and avoid the area.
‼️Expect heavy delays. Current EB queue is 2 miles.
⏰Estimated road opening TBD
Summit County, Utah retweeted
#uwcnf The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest has issued a area, road, trails, and trailhead closure order for public safety due to the #BeulahFire #FireYear2025
Summit County, Utah retweeted
#uwcnf Fire restrictions will be implemented on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest on Friday, Aug 8 to reduce the potential for human-caused fires. Visit fs.usda.gov/r04/uinta-wasatc… for more information.
Summit County, Utah retweeted
#uwcnf #Beulahfire for public safety the North Slope Road is closed at the West Fork of the Blacks Fork, the East Fork of the Bear, and Mill Creek. The Elizabeth Ridge and Elizabeth Pass roads are also closed.
Please avoid the area and allow emergency crews to work safely.
Summit County, Utah retweeted
🦺 I-80 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 🦺
📍Lower Parleys Canyon paving work is suspended until mid-August. All lanes will be open.
📍Kimball Junction to US-40 paving work resumes 7pm-5am.
🔗 PROJECT INFO: udotinput.utah.gov/pavingi80
Summit County, Utah retweeted
Vehicle on fire
EB I-80 at MP 187 (4 mi W of Wasatch) Summit Co.
Center Lane Closed
Est. Clearance Time: 6:30 PM
For updates: udottraffic.utah.gov
Summit County, Utah retweeted
🚨 Update: EB I-80 is closed at MP 186 while fire crews work the scene. Plan for stopped traffic or use an alternate route.
Summit County, Utah retweeted
🚩 Red Flag Warning, tomorrow, Tuesday, July 15
Much of Utah faces critical fire weather conditions.
🔥 Dry thunderstorms
💨 Gusty winds to 30 mph
💧 RH near 10% below 8,000 ft
Increased fire danger—avoid sparks, be fire aware, & follow restrictions.
See NWS slide for more info.
Summit County, Utah retweeted
Fire Update: The #SvedesCanyonFire is now called the #Woodland35Fire. Fire is located along Highway 35 near Woodland in Summit County. The fire was caused by a motorist who pulled over due to a flat tire. Final size is 3.8 acres. This is the final report. #ffslkmg
Summit County, Utah retweeted
New 🔥 start: #SvedesCanyonFire, located in Summit County. The fire is estimated to be 1.5 acres, & one outbuilding was destroyed. Forward progress has been stopped. The cause is under investigation. Last report unless there is a significant change. #ffslkmg
Summit County, Utah retweeted
🔥Stage 1 Fire Restrictions start 6.28.25 across all Utah state & unincorporated private lands + most BLM, NPS & FS lands🚫No fireworks, campfires outside approved sites, tracer ammo or gear w/o spark arrestors. Check restrictions:🔗utahfireinfo.gov|https://xitter.cf/t.co/UKOjUkpceV
Summit County, Utah retweeted
🚧Road Closure Alert🚧
WB I-80 is closed at MP 146 (Silver Creek Junction) due to a hazmat crash.
➡️Use an alternate route and avoid the area.
‼️Expect heavy delays.
⏰Estimated road opening is 12:00PM.
Summit County, Utah retweeted
Check out today's Wildfire Wednesday here on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/7IEloqSC6i8?si=yet9…
#WildfireWednesday #FireSense #WildfirePrevention #FireYear2025
Summit County, Utah retweeted
🔥May is Wildfire Awareness Month🔥
Utah's fire season is here—are you ready? Clear defensible space, sign up for alerts & review your evacuation plan
🌐Learn more at Firewise.org or utahfiresense.org
#WildfireAwarenessMonth #FireSense #LiveWithFireResponsibly
Summit County, Utah retweeted
👋 Do you live or work in @parkcitygovt @summitcountyut? We've published the Kimball Junction Draft EIS, recommending Alternative C: Intersection Improvements with Pedestrian Enhancements, as the preferred option to improve transportation in the area.
Summit County, Utah retweeted
Shoutout to Our Amazing Search and Rescue Team! #rescueteam