It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Cove Fort gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Minersville, UT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Minersville Lake Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to visit Fort Willden Historic Monument, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Minersville, UT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Minersville, UT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Minersville, UT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
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ST. GEORGE — Spring often brings incredible fishing. If you are looking for some fishing opportunities during March, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources suggests looking no further than these three waterbodies in Southern Utah.Minersville ReservoirLocated in Beaver County just 51 miles north of Cedar City, Minersville Reservoir is notorious for being one of the best rainbow trout fisheries in Utah. Along with rainbow trout, you can also catch smallmouth bass and wiper at the reservoir...
ST. GEORGE — Spring often brings incredible fishing. If you are looking for some fishing opportunities during March, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources suggests looking no further than these three waterbodies in Southern Utah.
Minersville Reservoir
Located in Beaver County just 51 miles north of Cedar City, Minersville Reservoir is notorious for being one of the best rainbow trout fisheries in Utah. Along with rainbow trout, you can also catch smallmouth bass and wiper at the reservoir.
Because Minersville is managed as a trophy trout fishery, you are only allowed to harvest one trout over 22 inches, and all fish under 22 inches must be released. Bait is not allowed at Minersville Reservoir.
“Rainbow trout grow and survive very well in both Minersville and Otter Creek reservoirs,” Utah DWR Sportfish Coordinator Randy Oplinger said in a press release.
“Both reservoirs provide the water conditions, food and habitat that are ideal for rainbow trout. Rainbow trout are quite popular because they are a species that is fairly easy to catch from shore. Both Otter Creek and Minersville have great shore access for anglers.”
For more information from the Utah DWR on Minersville Reservoir, click here.
Otter Creek State Park
Otter Creek Reservoir, located in Piute County, is not only a state park with other amenities like ATV trails, cabins for rent and camping, but it is also one of the top rainbow trout fisheries in Utah. Fishers can catch a lot of good-sized rainbow trout in a short amount of time. Otter Creek also offers smallmouth bass and wiper.
“The ‘ice-off season’ is a great time to fish because the water is beginning to warm up. When that happens, the metabolisms of the fish increase, and they start getting hungry,” Oplinger said. “Hungry fish are more likely to take an angler’s bait and lures. And the ice is just starting to break up at Otter Creek, making it a great time to fish there.”
Because fish are hungry during “ice-off season,” which the DWR says occurs at Otter Creek from late-February into mid-March, almost any legal bait or lure can bring success. And if your tackle box runs low during your trip, the state park has bait and tackle for purchase in the entrance station.
“I’d recommend trying to fish near the edge of the receding ice sheet, as well,” Oplinger said. “If you have portable watercraft, like kayaks or float tubes, you can use them to stay near the receding ice sheet as it gets farther from shore. This also helps extend the ‘ice-off season’ for those who have portable watercraft.”
For more information from the Utah DWR on Otter Creek, click here.
Lake Powell
Lake Powell is a popular spot for boating and fishing, and it offers a wide variety of warm-water species, including striped bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, walleye and bluegill. The striped bass, in particular, are in great condition right now, making it a good time to get out and catch some hearty stripers.
Lake Powell offers amenities like campgrounds and boat ramps; however, be sure to check with the National Park Service before planning a trip, as some of the amenities are seasonal and could still be closed in early spring.
You should also be aware of the requirements to clean, drain and dry any watercraft to prevent spreading invasive quagga mussels from Lake Powell to other waterbodies. To help prevent the spread of quagga mussels, after you are done boating at Lake Powell or anywhere out of state, you must do the following to decontaminate your boat:
Clean: Boaters should wipe all water, mud, plant materials and other debris from their boat. In particular, make sure to inspect the anchor and sea strainer.
Drain: Boaters are required to pull all drain plugs and leave them out during transport and storage after boating on Lake Powell. All water should be completely drained from ballast tanks, bilges and live wells. Boaters with outboard or inboard/outboard engines should drop the lower unit to drain those areas as well. Also, flush and inspect the cooling intake or water system on the boat.
Dry: All boats with ballast tanks, inboard engines or inboard/outboard engines retain water at all times. As a result, boats must remain out of the water for 30 days after a visit to Lake Powell before you can launch anywhere else in Utah, regardless of the time of year.
If you go to another lake or reservoir after visiting Lake Powell, your boat will be inspected again. If mussels are found, your boat will be decontaminated and may be quarantined.
For more information from the Utah DWR on Lake Powell, click here.
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ST. GEORGE —Stetson Wright knows bronc and bull riding. Born in Southern Utah into the Wright rodeo dynasty, Wright has saddle bronc riding in his blood. Raised between Beaver County and the rodeo circuit, he is a three-time all-around and bull riding world champion.Now, at just 21, Wright wants to give back to the place that gave him roots and where his love of the rodeo began. At 7 p.m. on Saturday, Stetson is set to host the inaugural Stetson Wright Bull Riding Invitational at the Beaver County Fairgrounds in...
ST. GEORGE —Stetson Wright knows bronc and bull riding. Born in Southern Utah into the Wright rodeo dynasty, Wright has saddle bronc riding in his blood. Raised between Beaver County and the rodeo circuit, he is a three-time all-around and bull riding world champion.
Now, at just 21, Wright wants to give back to the place that gave him roots and where his love of the rodeo began. At 7 p.m. on Saturday, Stetson is set to host the inaugural Stetson Wright Bull Riding Invitational at the Beaver County Fairgrounds in Minersville, according to a press release issued by Beaver County.
Thirty bull riders, many young up-and-comers along with some who have just returned from the National Finals Rodeo, have eagerly accepted their invitations, and so too have a handful of mini-bull riders. While the earnings at this event are larger than almost any other amateur competition, the release states, the riders are more excited to come and support Wright’s vision – to bring the rodeo and cowboys back to Southern Utah.
“Growing up, there weren’t a lot of rodeos here, especially any that offered any prize money. While we practiced at home, rodeos were at least three hours away. Traveling with my dad and my brothers, I saw these rodeos in other states, but not in southern Utah,” Wright said in the release. “So, I’ve decided to create one. I want to help out all these rising cowboys and give them a big win.”
The Stetson Wright Bull Riding Invitational will have three sections of 10 riders with eight mini-bull riders in between. There will then be a 10 man short round, from which a champion is crowned.
Wright, who travels the United States competing in 100 to 150 rodeos a year, also said he sees how rodeo events draw tourists to rural areas. By creating an event he said he believes will someday become a PRCA event, he hopes visitors will also spend an extra day or two exploring Beaver County’s attractions and outdoor activities, which will add to the economic impact.
This effect, combined with his love of riding and the rodeo, the release states, has Wright reflecting that “he has the best job in the world.”
Tickets for Saturday’s event are available online.
For more information on the Stetson Wright Bull Riding Invitational, visit ramblersutah.com.
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The initial version of this news release had the population numbers with the wrong species. That has been updated to reflect that there are currently around 2,800 desert bighorn sheep and 1,500 Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in Utah.Salt Lake City — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is partnering with Young Living to create the first "nursery" for desert bighorn sheep in Utah in an effort to help grow the species' population in the state.The new desert bighorn sheep nursery will be located on roughly 1,800 a...
The initial version of this news release had the population numbers with the wrong species. That has been updated to reflect that there are currently around 2,800 desert bighorn sheep and 1,500 Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in Utah.
Salt Lake City — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is partnering with Young Living to create the first "nursery" for desert bighorn sheep in Utah in an effort to help grow the species' population in the state.
The new desert bighorn sheep nursery will be located on roughly 1,800 acres of private property — the SkyRider Wilderness Ranch — owned and managed by Young Living in Hanna, Duchesne County. The area provides a water source and good habitat for bighorn sheep, and it is properly fenced to prevent them from wandering off the property.
While Antelope Island has served as a nursery herd for several years for Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, this will be the first nursery area for desert bighorns in the state.
"We are really excited about this area and the opportunity it will provide to grow our desert bighorn populations in Utah," DWR Once-In-A-Lifetime Species Coordinator Riley Peck said. "There have been some disease issues with our bighorn sheep populations in the past, and this fenced area will provide a place for our herds to safely grow. This nursery herd allows us to have long-term viability of desert bighorn sheep in Utah. Whenever we have a need to supplement or create new populations in the state, we will have our own internal bighorn sheep population and can be self sufficient in maintaining healthy herds. The benefit of this nursery area cannot be overstated."
"My great-grandfather told me when I was 10 years old, 'My boy, whatever you do in this life, leave something behind that will make this world a better place for those coming,'" Young Living Founder D. Gary Young said.
The DWR is partnering with the Nevada Department of Wildlife to get the initial desert bighorn sheep for the nursery herd. The nursery area can support roughly 150 bighorn sheep. Hunting will not be allowed on the property.
Photo courtesy Young Living
"We will maintain a viable number of desert bighorn sheep on this property and the additional animals will be relocated to other Utah areas to help supplement those bighorn sheep populations or to start new herds," Peck said. "We are so grateful to Young Living, the Nevada Department of Wildlife, Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife and the Wild Sheep Foundation for their partnership in these crucial conservation efforts. We are very appreciative of the generosity of the Nevada Department of Wildlife for giving Utah hundreds of bighorn sheep over the years to repopulate our herds."
There are currently around 2,800 desert bighorn sheep and 1,500 Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in Utah.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) A fire near Fruitland destroyed at least three structures, including at least one home, knocked out power to homes in the area and burned more than 20 acres in western Duchesne County. Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire. Thursday, June 28, 2018.| Updated: 10:34 p.m.Fires continued burning in Utah on Thursday — from the border with Idaho to the corner share...
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) A fire near Fruitland destroyed at least three structures, including at least one home, knocked out power to homes in the area and burned more than 20 acres in western Duchesne County. Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire. Thursday, June 28, 2018.
| Updated: 10:34 p.m.
Fires continued burning in Utah on Thursday — from the border with Idaho to the corner shared with Arizona and Nevada — as firefighters prioritized where to combat the blazes.
A new fire cropped up in the afternoon and quickly ballooned to more than 5,000 acres. The Black Mountain Fire is currently threatening the small southern Utah town of Minersville. It was 15 percent contained by the evening.
But there was good news in eastern Utah. The Fruitland Shed Fire, which burned two homes near the town of Fruitland, was expected to be fully contained before the weekend.
Mike Erickson, a spokesman with the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, said the blaze had scorched about 20 acres.
“This looks like one of the few they are going to catch and be done with,” Erickson said.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) A fire near Fruitland destroyed at least three structures, including at least one home, knocked out power to homes in the area and burned more than 20 acres in western Duchesne County. Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire. Thursday, June 28, 2018.
Winds of 30 mph gusted over southwest Utah’s Washington County, where the West Valley Fire is burning. It was threatening 10 homes and spread to 7,200 acres Thursday night.
It is sizzling on the national forest in the Pine Valley Mountains, too, about 3 miles from houses in the town of Pine Valley. A news release Thursday morning from the team fighting the blaze said it had grown overnight to 2,500 acres.
In northern Utah, between the towns of Plymouth and Portage, the Rough Canyon Fire had burned 3,144 acres as of Thursday afternoon. Forestry, Fire and State Lands tweeted that firefighters are protecting structures in the area.
Rough Canyon Fire pic.twitter.com/IaDacqloq0
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 28, 2018
The Black Mountain, Fruitland Shed, West Valley and Rough Canyon fires are all human-caused, respective spokespeople have said, though specific causes have not been disclosed.
Also Thursday morning, a 30-acre fire was burning in Parowan Canyon in southwest Utah. A hotshot crew and fire engines were on the scene of what has been called the Dry Canyon Fire. Firefighters were working to keep open State Road 143. It connects Parowan to Brian Head and Cedar Breaks National Monument.
Gov. Gary Herbert, during his monthly news conference, called for Utahns to be cautious amid dry conditions statewide.
“Most of the fires we have seen historically have been man-caused,” he said. “In the dry tinderlike conditions, we don’t want to exacerbate the problem. … Let’s be careful with campfires, let’s be careful with our fireworks. We do have a [fireworks] ban on state lands and incorporated parts of counties.”
He also called for local communities to carefully decide which areas could safely allow fireworks. “Most of it comes down to common sense.”
Reporters Lee Davidson and Courtney Tanner contributed to this report.
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