Wildfire burning in High Uintas could be a 'long-duration' event, Forest Service says

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The Beulah Fire in High Uintas has burned 2,953 acres and is 0% contained.

Nearly 250 personnel are assigned to battle the fire.

Extreme drought and beetle kill increase fire risks; full containment expected by late September.

KAMAS — U.S. Forest Service officials are bracing for what they say could be "long-duration fire" in the High Uintas wilderness.

The Beulah Fire has now burned 2,953 acres since igniting in Summit County on Thursday and remains 0% contained. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

Great Basin Incident Management Team No. 4, a complex incident management team, took over firefighting operations this week, after a state team had taken over initial firefighting duties. Nearly 250 personnel are assigned to ba