On Saturday, July 12, 2025, a fire-induced tornado developed within the Deer Creek wildfire near La Sal, Utah. The tornado was on the ground for approximately 12 minutes and remained nearly stationary, according to the National Weather Service . Part of the Deer Creek Fire Pyro-Vortex Rapid Lesson Sharing effort. Get local news delivered to your inbox! Cold, wet weather over the Labor Day weekend dumped 1.28 inches of rain on the smoldering blaze.