BEAVER, Utah (ABC4) — Hot and dry weather conditions on Saturday caused officials to focus on keeping the Little Twist Fire near Beaver within the existing perimeter, rather than proceeding with their planned firefighting efforts for the day.

“The weather eliminated all planned operations for hand or aerial ignition, which will be put on hold until weather conditions become more favorable,” Utah Fire Info said in a Sunday morning update.

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On Saturday, officials said increased smoke was visible until mid-evening from the roads and communities surrounding the Tushar Mountains.

While the fire was said to have “very active fire behavior” on Saturday, officials were able to keep the blaze from growing too much larger. Utah Fire Info said the Little Twist Fire was still about 25 percent contained on Sunday.

“Today firefighters will continue to hold and patrol firelines on the north and west sides of the fire, ensuring no spot fires escape the perimeter,” Utah Fire Info said on Sunday. “Crews are working in Rocky Canyon off of South Creek Road, using heavy equipment to construct and improve indirect line.”

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The region to the west of the Little Twist Fire has been included in a Red Flag Warning that was issued for southwestern parts of Utah on Sunday.

Utah Fire Info said winds near the fire are expected to reach up to 30 miles per hour, and the Red Flag Warning is expected to remain in effect until about 9 p.m. on Monday night.

“Little Reservoir, Tushar Lakeside and Kents Lake Campgrounds remain open to the public for camping and recreational day use activities,” officials said.

Smoke was expected to continue to be visible in the coming weeks in surrounding areas, including I-15 and I-70, as well as Hwy-89 and Hwy-20. About 254 personnel were assigned to fight the fire on Sunday.

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