Crews fight wildfire near Utah-Nevada border

BOX ELDER COUNTY (ABC4 News) – Authorities are investigating a fire in western Box Elder County Wednesday.

The fire sparked along SR-30 near the Utah/Nevada border.

Box Elder County officials said the fire has burned around 100 acres and is 75% contained.

SR-30 is open but at one point Wednesday, the fire forced the closure of the roadway in both directions.

Fire affecting roadway
Both Directions SR 30 at MP 2 (2 Mi E of UT NV border) Box Elder Co.
Use an alternate route
Est. Clearance Time: 7/25/2019 1:00 AM

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The Bureau of Land Management is taking over firefighting operations.

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