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Still Not Safe For Residents to Return Home in Rockport

By • Aug 16, 2013

Hot spots still smoulder Friday in the Rockport Estates and Rockport Ranches area.
Credit Larry Warren

Leaking propane tanks in the Rockport Ranches and Rockport Estates subdivisions may mean that even though an evacuation order is lifted sometime soon, it could be a while before residents are actually allowed to live in their homes. KPCW's Leslie Thatcher reports.

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Prelude To A Fire Started Days Before

By • Aug 15, 2013
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The blazed that started Tuesday in the Rockport Estates area is the worst fire that Summit County has seen in years. But Local Emergency personnel might understandably think that the opening act started this weekend.

In the prior days, the County's Fire Warden and firefighters have been busy responding to a rash of small fires in eastern Summit County - mostly lightning caused. Rick Brough has more.

Evacuation Holdout Asks For Escort To Safety

By • Aug 15, 2013

A Bridge Hollow resident who has refused to evacuate since the Rockport fire started Tuesday apparently had had enough and asked for a police escort down the hill today. KPCW's Leslie Thatcher has more.

14 Homes, 2,000 Acres, 1 Arrest As Day Three Starts

By • Aug 15, 2013
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Today begins day three of the Rockport Fire, and crews worked again throughout the night to defend homes and control the perimeter of the fire.

EXPIRED - Help for Rockport Fire Victims

By • Aug 13, 2013

In an effort to connect folks who may be in need because of the fire this week, KPCW compiled offers of help online to families displaced by the fire. If you would like to offer assistance - or have a specific need of assistance - you can make your offer/request by emailing the Christian Center of Park City: ccofpc@ccofpc.org.

Elite Veterinary Services has a list of volunteers if needed for horse evacuation by trailers and available barn space. Call their emergency line at 435-640-1331.

Frustrated Resident Arrested After Running Barricade Second Time

By • Aug 15, 2013
Rod Riley

A resident in the area ravaged by the Rockport 5 fire was arrested Wednesday for running through the evacuation barricade set up by Summit County Sheriff deputies.

Due to the fire near Wanship, portions of Promontory Ranch, Rockport Estates and Bridge Hollow have been evacuated and closed.

A press release from the Summit County Sheriff’s Office says that 74-year-old Robert Wiener was arrested after his second attempt to run the barricade.

Wiener first violated the closure Tuesday  night, and he was warned he would be arrested if he tried it again.