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DUCHESNE COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — A new lightning-caused was reported to be burning south of Duchesne early Sunday evening.

According to Utah Fire Info, the Sterling Fire is lightning-caused and is burning in the Ashley National Forest, approximately 22 miles south of Duchesne. The fire is currently estimated at 7 to 10 acres in size.

Utah Fire Info reports the fire is currently burning in steep, inaccessible terrain. Two hotshot crews and aviations are currently on scene to help fight the fire.

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