Payson Fire: Map, evacuation updates as wildfire burns near Elk Ridge, Utah; videos emerge

A fire has been reported near Nebo Loop Road in Utah County. A fire has been reported in the 12,100 block of Nebo Loop Road in Payson, Utah County, according to Watch Duty. The incident is now known as the Payson Fire, per Incident Command.Payson Fire reported near Nebo Loop Road in Utah County. (UnSplash)Residents can check the fire map and evacuation details here.Also read: Miami airport plane crash update: Ground stop declared as videos show heavy smoke rising from runwayWhat is the size of the fireAs per Utah Fire Info, the fire is located near Nebo Loop Road and is estimated to be between 6 and 10 acres in size. The update said, “Structures are threatened. Ground & air resources are on scene.”Utah Fire Info also urged people to “avoid the area & allow firefighters room to work for public & firefighter safety.”Here are the visuals:Also read: Is Miami airport closed today? Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 crash sparks fire, triggers ground stopHelicopter responds to the sceneAs per Watch duty, a helicopter was seen flying over the fire, according to radio traffic. The update was shared early Sunday, around 4:02am local time.At this time, further information regarding what caused the fire, how large an area it has affected and how much of it has been brought under control is still awaited from officials.(This is story is being updated)Khushi Arora is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times, where she writes for the US Desk, covering everything happening in the United States, while maintaining quality and delivering impactful stories across all beats. She previously worked at Zee News for over a year where she explored multiple beats including News Desk, Education and Lifestyle. With a background in English Literature, Khushi blends sharp research with thoughtful storytelling, shaping stories that go beyond headlines and bring clarity and credibility to every piece she writes. Beyond the newsroom, she enjoys reading, watching cinema and loves having long conversations about books, films and everything in between.Read More