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Wildfire season continues: Firefighters contain blaze in American Fork Canyon
Firefighters aggressively combated new wildfires in and near Utah County over the weekend as temperatures climbed into the triple digits. On Friday, the Timp Fire started in American Fork Canyon above Tibble Fork, prompting evacuations at Timpooneke Campground, Mutual Dell and the closure of Tibble Fork Reservoir. Firefighters responded with air support from helicopters and numerous ground resources, according to the Forest Service. By Saturday, authorities reported that the fire reached 100% containment at just two acres. Tibble Fork reopened Saturday and Timpooneke Campground ...
