Summit County couple stayed in evacuated area of fire to care for wildlife
110 homes remain off-limits until at least Monday because of Rockport Fire

A chopper flies back for more water to dump on the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Travis Mann kisses his fiance, Tawni Sprouse, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013. They were to be married Saturday at Tawni’s home, which is in the Rockport Fire area in Rockport, Summit County. They were waiting at the roadblock for an escort to go in and get Tawni’s wedding dress.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Damage shows at the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Matt Schiller, who has a home in the Rockport Fire area, scans with his binoculars in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Jose Mateo, who works construction in the Rockport Fire area, waits below on the road in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Damage shows at the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Damage shows at the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Matt Schiller, who has a home in the Rockport Fire area, talks on the phone while at the roadblock in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Matt Schiller, who has a home in the Rockport Fire area, talks on the phone while at the roadblock in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013. Behind him is his wife, Tschana.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Matt Schiller, who has a home in the Rockport Fire area, talks on the phone while at the roadblock in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013. At right is his wife, Tschana.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Tawni Sprouse, right, looks at a dress with her mother, Kathy Hugie, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013. Travis Mann, center, and Tawni were to be married Saturday at Tawni’s home which is in the Rockport Fire area in Rockport, Summit County. They wait at the roadblock for an escort to go in and get Tawni’s wedding dress.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Travis Mann hugs his fiance, Tawni Sprouse, and talks with Kathy Hugie, Tawni’s mother, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013. Travis and Tawni were to be married Saturday at Tawni’s home which is in the Rockport Fire area in Rockport, Summit County. They were waiting at the roadblock for an escort to go in and get Tawni’s wedding dress.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Bryce Boyer, Rockport incident commander, answers questions about the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Kevin Callahan, Summit County emergency manager, answers questions about the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Bryce Boyer, Rockport incident commander, answers questions about the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Summit County Sheriff’s Sgt. Ron Bridge answers questions about the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Matt Schiller, who has a home in the Rockport Fire area, talks on the phone while at the roadblock in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013. At left is his wife, Tschana.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Reporters and officials gather to talk about the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013. At center right is Bryce Boyer, Rockport incident commander.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Matt Schiller, who has a home in the Rockport Fire area, scans with his binoculars in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Kevin Callahan, Summit County emergency manager, answers questions about the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Matt Schiller, who has a home in the Rockport Fire area, scans with his binoculars in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013. At right is his wife, Tschana.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Travis Mann hugs his fiance, Tawni Sprouse, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013. They were to be married Saturday at Tawni’s home, which is in the Rockport Fire area in Rockport, Summit County. They wait at the roadblock for an escort to go in and get Tawni’s wedding dress.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Summit County Sheriff’s Sgt. Ron Bridge answers questions about the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Damage shows at the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

A chopper trails water as it moves to make a drop on the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Damage shows at the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Damage shows at the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Damage shows at the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Damage shows at the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Damage shows at the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

An osprey perches on its nest in the fire area as a chopper flies to drop water on the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Damage shows at the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

An osprey perches on its nest at the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

A chopper flies near a home at the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Damage shows at the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

Damage shows at the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

A chopper picks up water to drop on the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013.
Ravell Call, Deseret News

A Blackhawk helicopter drops fire water on the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013.
Scott Jones, Deseret News

A Blackhawk helicopter drops fire water on the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013.
Scott Jones, Deseret News

A DC-10 air tanker drops fire retardant near the Rockport Fire in Rockport, Summit County, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013.
Scott Jones, Deseret News

A DC-10 air tanker drops fire retardant near the Rockport fire in Rockport, Summit County, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013.
Scott Jones, Deseret News

A Black Hawk helicopter drops fire water on the Rockport fire in Rockport, Summit County, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013.
Scott Jones, Deseret News

A Black Hawk helicopter drops fire water on the Rockport fire in Rockport, Summit County, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013.
Scott Jones, Deseret News

Robert and Sherri Berntsen chose to stay in their home after being told to leave, They talk about how the animals came to their yard to water and gather. Crews continue to work the Rockport Fire Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 above Rockport Reservoir near the town of Wanship.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Burned vehicles on a property Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Robert and Sherri Berntsen chose to stay in their home in the Bridge Hollow community after being told to leave because of the Rockport Fire. The couple lives in a large house surrounded by heavy vegetation, a frequent feeding area for deer and moose. The Berntsens filled buckets of water in back of their home several times a day for displaced wildlife to drink. As the couple spoke with the Deseret News on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, an adult female moose and her calf walked into the back yard to drink from the water bucket.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A Black Hawk helicopter from the Utah National Guard flies back up the mountain with water Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, as they continue working above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A Black Hawk helicopter from the Utah National Guard collects water from Rockport Reservoir Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, as they continue working above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Sherri Berntsen fills a small water pond with water Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, at her home in the Bridge Hollow community. Bernsten and her husband, Robert, live in a large house surrounded by heavy vegetation, a frequent feeding area for deer and moose. The Berntsens filled buckets of water in back of their home several times a day for displaced wildlife to drink.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Sherri Berntsen looks out a back window of their home Friday, Aug. 16, 2013. Bernsten and her husband, Robert, live in a large house surrounded by heavy vegetation, a frequent feeding area for deer and moose. The Berntsens filled buckets of water in back of their home several times a day for displaced wildlife to drink.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Operations firefighter Dustin Clegg talks on his radio as he looks over the fire’s burn path Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A dust whirl climbs into the sky Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Summit County District Fire Warden Bryce Boyer answers questions from the media during a news conference Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, near Rockport Reservoir and Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A moose and her calf drink water from a small water pond in the backyard of Robert and Sherri Berntsen home Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Robert and Sherri Berntsen chose to stay in their home in the Bridge Hollow community after being told to leave because of the Rockport Fire. The couple lives in a large house surrounded by heavy vegetation, a frequent feeding area for deer and moose. The Berntsens filled buckets of water in back of their home several times a day for displaced wildlife to drink. As the couple spoke with the Deseret News on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, an adult female moose and her calf walked into the back yard to drink from the water bucket.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A dust whirl climbs into the sky Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Operations firefighter Dustin Clegg talks on his radio as he looks over the fire’s burn path Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

North Summit volunteer firefighter Dave Miller talks about why he is on the job when his home is in danger Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Ron and Judy Cella thank firefighters for saving their home Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, as crews continue to work above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A Black Hawk helicopter from the Utah National Guard drops water on a hot spot Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, as crews continue working above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A Black Hawk helicopter from the Utah National Guard flies back up the mountain with water from Rockport Reservoir Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, as crews continue working above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Burned vehicles on a property Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A Black Hawk helicopter from the Utah National Guard looks for hot spots Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, as crews continue work above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A Black Hawk helicopter from the Utah National Guard drops water on a hot spot Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, as crews continue work above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A Black Hawk helicopter from the Utah National Guard heads back for more water Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, as crews continue work above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A Black Hawk helicopter from the Utah National Guard dips water out of Rockport Reservoir on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, as crews continue working near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Robert and Sherri Berntsen chose to stay in their home in the Bridge Hollow community after being told to leave because of the Rockport Fire. The couple lives in a large house surrounded by heavy vegetation, a frequent feeding area for deer and moose. The Berntsens filled buckets of water in back of their home several times a day for displaced wildlife to drink. As the couple spoke with the Deseret News on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, an adult female moose and her calf walked into the back yard to drink from the water bucket.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Burned vehicles on a property Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A Black Hawk helicopter from the Utah National Guard flies back up the mountain with water Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, as they continue working above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Operations firefighter Dustin Clegg talks on his radio as he looks over the fire’s burn path Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A dust whirl climbs into the sky Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Robert and Sherri Berntsen chose to stay in their home in the Bridge Hollow community after being told to leave because of the Rockport Fire. The couple lives in a large house surrounded by heavy vegetation, a frequent feeding area for deer and moose. The Berntsens filled buckets of water in back of their home several times a day for displaced wildlife to drink. As the couple spoke with the Deseret News on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, an adult female moose and her calf walked into the back yard to drink from the water bucket.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A Black Hawk helicopter from the Utah National Guard collects water from Rockport Reservoir Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, as they continue working above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Sherri Berntsen fills a small water pond with water Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, at her home in the Bridge Hollow community. Bernsten and her husband, Robert, live in a large house surrounded by heavy vegetation, a frequent feeding area for deer and moose. The Berntsens filled buckets of water in back of their home several times a day for displaced wildlife to drink.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Sherri Berntsen looks out a back window of their home Friday, Aug. 16, 2013. Bernsten and her husband, Robert, live in a large house surrounded by heavy vegetation, a frequent feeding area for deer and moose. The Berntsens filled buckets of water in back of their home several times a day for displaced wildlife to drink.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Operations firefighter Dustin Clegg talks on his radio as he looks over the fire’s burn path Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Summit County District Fire Warden Bryce Boyer answers questions from the media during a news conference Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, near Rockport Reservoir and Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A moose and her calf drink water from a small water pond in the backyard of Robert and Sherri Berntsen home Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Robert and Sherri Berntsen chose to stay in their home in the Bridge Hollow community after being told to leave because of the Rockport Fire. The couple lives in a large house surrounded by heavy vegetation, a frequent feeding area for deer and moose. The Berntsens filled buckets of water in back of their home several times a day for displaced wildlife to drink. As the couple spoke with the Deseret News on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, an adult female moose and her calf walked into the back yard to drink from the water bucket.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A dust whirl climbs into the sky Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

North Summit volunteer firefighter Dave Miller talks about why he is on the job when his home is in danger Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Ron and Judy Cella thank firefighters for saving their home Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, as crews continue to work above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A Black Hawk helicopter from the Utah National Guard drops water on a hot spot Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, as crews continue working above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A Black Hawk helicopter from the Utah National Guard flies back up the mountain with water from Rockport Reservoir Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, as crews continue working above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Burned vehicles on a property Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A Black Hawk helicopter from the Utah National Guard looks for hot spots Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, as crews continue work above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A Black Hawk helicopter from the Utah National Guard drops water on a hot spot Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, as crews continue work above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A Black Hawk helicopter from the Utah National Guard heads back for more water Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, as crews continue work above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

A Black Hawk helicopter from the Utah National Guard dips water out of Rockport Reservoir on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, as crews continue working near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Fire damage Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, following a wildfire that burned homes and property above Rockport Reservoir near Wanship, Summit County.
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