SEVIER COUNTY, Utah (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - A wildfire burning in the canyons of south-central Utah has erupted in size since it sparked three weeks ago.

The Monroe County Fire, burning near Richfield, Utah, is the largest in the state and has now scorched more than 61,000 acres with 4% containment, as of Sunday.

Fire crews, working around the clock, say challenging terrain, persistent wind and dry fuel have made this fire especially difficult to fight.

A state of emergency declaration by Governor Spencer Cox (R-Utah) remains in effect and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

While some evacuation orders have been lifted, others remain in place.

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