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A family hiked 37 miles to escape the growing Beulah Fire in Utah.

The fire, now a category 4, has burned 2,310 acres near Bear Lake.

The Weavers used satellite messaging to navigate safely, emphasizing backcountry preparedness.

SALT LAKE CITY — A family hiking and fishing in the backcountry last week was forced to flee a fire on foot. They hiked 37 miles round trip to get to safety.

The Beulah Fire is growing in the High Uintas; crews say it's now a category 4 fire with 2,310 acres burned in the wilderness near Bear Lake.

The Weavers had planned a camping trip at a backcountry lake, with three days of leisurely hiking and fishing, but they woke up on their first morning to a massive plume and rescue helicopters. The group of five was at Dead Horse Lake and was able t

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