Wildfire burning in Duchesne County destroys several homes

(Photo courtesy Mary Viera via FOX 13) A wildfire burning in western Duchesne County near the Fruitland community has destroyed around three or four homes in the area and disrupted traffic on U.S. 40 in both directions.A wildfire burning 2 miles east of the Fruitland community in western Duschene County has destroyed about three or four homes, according to county sheriff’s Chief Deputy Travis Tucker.

Tucker said in a tweet that officials were “getting a handle” on the fire. In the meantime, traffic on U.S. 40 has been impacted in both directions and officials are advising Utahns to avoid the area.

UPDATE: It appears 3 or 4 homes destroyed by the #FruitlandShedFire, per DCSO Chief Deputy…