
Evacuation announced for Burrville, Monroe Canyon, and Poverty
Sevier County Emergency Management has issued evacuation orders for Burrville, Monroe Canyon, and parts of the Poverty area.
Sevier County Emergency Management has issued evacuation orders for Burrville, Monroe Canyon, and parts of the Poverty area.
The somewhat quiet city of about 2,600 people comes alive the week of July 24 as people flock to the city of Monroe.
The Monroe Canyon Fire dramatically escalated over the weekend, growing by nearly 10,000 acres in just 24 hours from 10,977 acres on Saturday, July 26 at 9 a.m., to 20,870 acres by Sunday morning. Containment remains at just 13%.
Over 200 athletes of all ages headed to Main Street in Monroe in the smoky, warm morning air to participate in the annual Milk Run.