Wildfire in Wasatch Mountain Valleys, Utah

Wildfire August 13, 2013 – August 18, 2013 · Wasatch Mountain Valleys, Utah

$700K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Rockport Fire began due to a lightning strike on August 13 near Wanship, Utah and Rockport State Park, and spread quickly into nearby residences. The fire grew to 1,920 acres before being effectively contained on August 18.

Eight homes were destroyed by the fire, three within the Rockport Ranches area and five within the Rockport Estates area. The estimated value of these 8 homes was $550,000. In addition, 20 outbuildings were destroyed by the flames, and several vehicles and boats were damaged or destroyed. Some infrastructure was also damaged, with repairs needed to culverts and power lines.

The wider storm

The Rockport Fire began due to a lightning strike on August 13, and caused significant damage in the town of Rockport.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 475943. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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