India, June 27 -- Evacuations have been mandated in Tooele County as a result of the rapidly expanding Maple Peak Fire and Cherry Fire near the county boundary.

According to Iron Fire Public Information Officer Toby Weed, the Maple Peak Fire has combined with the original Cherry Fire, resulting in a blaze that is currently consuming approximately 20,000 acres. This merged fire is now referred to as the "Cherry Fire."

ABC4 has a team on-site reporting that officials have confirmed the merging of two fires, which are now estimated to be consuming a total of approximately 20,000 acres.

Evacuations have been mandated for several areas in Tooele County as the fire poses a growing threat to the region. The affected locations include: Vernon ...