The whole state of Utah along with a few other states have been on fire this summer. This is the view from my driveway of the Alpine fire right after it started. It was started from a backhoe's spark.

The Quail Fire in the foothills of Alpine has burned more than 2,200 acres. More than 400 personnel, eight engines and four helicopters were fighting the wildfire. The National Guard lent support with their helicopters, nothing that would effect Rick except for that we did have to wake up at 6:30 4th of July morning and go into his work to set up some emergency phones for them to use. No biggie.

 

Lake Mountain Road in Eagle Mountain...the total of evacuated homes to 588.

The Dump Fire was started about 11:30 a.m. Thursday by a target shooter. The fire was less than 800 acres Friday morning, but exhibited "explosive behavior" because of strong winds Friday and it more than quadrupled in size.

About 300 personnel battled the blaze Saturday — including 10 hand crews, consisting of about 20 firefighters per crew, working the  containment lines. Three helicopters, 17 engines and four water- feeders, which supply water to the engines and wet the roads down, were assisting in the efforts.

The Dump Fire received its name because it started near the Saratoga Springs city landfill. More than 5600 acres were burned. The above picture was taken by a neighbor early in the morning.