Yellow Lake Fire is human-caused officials say [Video]

HEBER, Utah — Fire officials determined the Yellow Lake Fire which has been burning since Sept. 28 is human-caused. 

The Forest Service gave updates in a press release on Thursday morning. The fire is currently 6% contained and covers 2,560 acres.  

The fire is located east of Mill Hollow Reservoir on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Highway 35 remains closed for at least 24-48 hours as crews work on the fire and clearing the road of debris. 

The releases said structure protection is near completion at the YMCA camp and the ranger station. Additionally, no structures or recreation property have been damaged.

An investigation is underway. According to the Forest Service, more information will be released with the final investigation report.

This is a breaking story and may be updated.

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