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    Southern Utah town evacuating due to flooding along Virgin River; Zion National Park closed

    A Utah town near the south entrance of Zion National Park is being evacuated, amid fears that a dam may fail on the Virgin River.The National Weather Service says Trees Ranch Dam, just south of the park, could be breached Tuesday afternoon.St. George assistant city manager Marc Mortensen says residents in Rockville have been evacuated.Residents of nearby Virgin had left their homes but returned Tuesday. But Mortensen says they may be evacuated again if the dam breaks.The national park has also been closed. Guests at the Zion Lodge and campers have been evacuated.The mayor of St. George declared a state of emergency and in Arizona, Mohave County declared an emergency because of flooding in the Beaver Dam and Littlefield areas.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two Utah towns near the south entrance of Zion National Park are being evacuated, amid fears that a dam may fail on the Virgin River.The Natio...

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