Quail Fire burns in hills above Alpine, evacuations ordered

By Jeff Finley, Deseret News

Published: Tuesday, July 3 2012 7:00 p.m. MDT

Updated: June 14, 2013

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A fast-moving fire threatened homes in Alpine Tuesday, burning a barn and prompting officials to evacuate 80 homes.

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one old man

Ogden, UT

There are reports that the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT is sending fire fighting money to Utah.

How can that be?

It must be sent back immediately.

Let the people who built their homes in the path of the fires exercise some good More..

5:30 p.m. July 3, 2012
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hymn to the silent

Holladay, UT

A hearty thanks to those fighting the fires. After helping a few neighbors evacuate, we watched in awe as very skilled pilots flew in dangerous conditions, dropping fire retardant, and water. These guys are amazing. They literally saved a number of More..

9:03 p.m. July 3, 2012
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Meadow Lark Mark

IDAHO FALLS, ID

The above comments are amazing. I hope that you are using humor (bad) and that you are not serious.

7:24 p.m. July 3, 2012
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