A new wildfire broke out Sunday in central Utah, and officials say it is threatening numerous buildings and has forced evacuations.

The Monroe Canyon wildfire in central Utah has now burned more than 5,000 acres in just two days and remains at zero containment, officials said on Tuesday.

Forest officials are asking the public to help identify individuals who might be linked to the Monroe Mountain wildfire.

Officials have closed dozens of roads and trails in Fishlake National Forest as crews combat the Monroe Fire.As of Monday night, the wildfire burned nearly 4,00

U.S. Forest Service officials say they're seeking information that can help them identify an all-terrain vehicle driver seen in the Monroe Mountain area when a wildfire broke out.

The Monroe Fire that started on Sunday afternoon has now crossed 1,200 acres and is at 0% containment, according to the U.S. Forest Service- Fishlake National Forest.

Some cabin communities on Monroe Mountain in Sevier County have been evacuated due to the Monroe Canyon Fire which sparked on Sunday, July 13.

A bunch of people are hoping firefighters can get a hold of the growing Monroe Canyon Fire, enabling them to save generations-old family cabins that have become meeting spots full of memories.

The southwesterly winds are amping up as a weak storm system, also known as a trough, passes through Southern Idaho. The passing front will allow for isolated dry thunderstorms from northern to eastern Utah, while increasing wind speeds and gusts in the southern half of the state. As a result, we see an elevated fire risk for most of the state.