BOX ELDER COUNTY, Utah — A wind-driven wildfire has burned more than 50 acres near Howell, prompting a rapid response from both air and ground firefighting crews Monday afternoon.
The East Promontory Fire is active approximately 18 miles south of Howell, according to state officials with Utah Fire Info.
The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area to give emergency personnel and firefighters adequate room to work.