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Possibly human-caused 'Goat Springs Fire' burns 400 acres, 2 structures

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Posted at 3:17 PM, May 28, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-29 01:22:31-04

TOOELE COUNTY, Utah — A fire on the Tooele and Juab County line has burned between 400-500 acres Friday.

Officials say the fire may have been human-caused and an investigation is ongoing.

The "Goat Springs Fire" began in Juab County and has since burned across into Tooele County.

Six engines, five single-engine air tankers and one heavy tanker are currently fighting the fire, which is located 19 miles southwest of Vernon and has burned two "secondary cabins."

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Goat Springs Fire Map

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