Coal Hollow closes U.S. 6 through Spanish Fork Canyon; forces evacuation of Diamond Fork Canyon
U.S. 6 remained closed through Spanish Fork Canyon on Monday after the Coal Hollow Fire jumped the highway and forced the evacuation of Diamond Fork Canyon.According to fire officals, the fire — which was sparked by lightning on Aug. 4 — is becoming established in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. As of Monday morning, it is 4 percent contained and is estimated to have burned 20,352 acres.U.S. 6 was closed Sunday when the fire crossed it. It remains off limits to traffic from
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