Fire leads to road closure near Tibble Fork Reservoir in American Fork Canyon
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- Emergency response crews on scene near Tibble Fork Reservoir in American Fork canyon after a wildfire sparked in the area Monday, Aug. 4, 2025.
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- Smoke can be seen from a wildfire near Tibble Fork Reservoir in American Fork canyon Monday, Aug. 4, 2025.
Curtis Booker. Daily Herald
Emergency response crews on scene near Tibble Fork Reservoir in American Fork canyon after a wildfire sparked in the area Monday, Aug. 4, 2025.
Access to Tibble Fork Reservoir in American Fork Canyon remains closed after a wildfire sparked near a recreational space early Monday morning.
The fire was burning above the Tibble Fork Area, KUTV reported, citing information obtained from the Utah County Sheriff’s Office.
The area and surrounding campgrounds in the canyon were evacuated early Monday morning as crews responded to the incident.
Around 7:30 a.m. Monday, the Utah Department of Transportation announced the closure of state Route 144 at the Alpine Loop junction due to a fire that was affecting the road, leaving no access to Tibble Fork Reservoir.
The road was still closed as of 9:30 a.m., as fire and emergency crews remained on the scene.
Courtesy Utah Department of Transportation
Smoke can be seen from a wildfire near Tibble Fork Reservoir in American Fork canyon Monday, Aug. 4, 2025.
The fire was contained by 10 a.m., but the sheriff’s office said access to Tibble Fork Reservoir along S.R. 144 could remain closed for the rest of the day as crews mop up hot spots, KSL TV reported.
A cause of the fire or exact acreage burned were unknown Monday morning.
This is a developing story and may be updated as more information becomes available.
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