CEDAR CITY, Utah - U.S. Bureau of Land Management officials say a lightning-ignited southern Utah wildfire has grown to 397 acres, but is being contained.

The fire began burning 19 miles north of Cedar City on Tuesday in steep terrain.

BLM spokeswoman Jenny Hammond says the blaze is 60 percent contained. The fire is burning grass, pinyon and juniper trees. No structures are threatened.

Fire managers say about 78 people are fighting the fire, including three ground crews and two fire engines. Several air tankers also have been used.

Officials say smoke from the fire may be visible from the communities of Cedar City, Minersville and Milford.


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