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Fire crews still work to contain Tooele County blaze

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DUGWAY, Utah — A blaze ignited in Tooele County Saturday is believed to be human caused, according to officials Sunday morning.

At approximately 3 p.m. Saturday, the Rough Haul Fire erupted in Dugway Proving Grounds. As of Sunday night, the fire had burned 5,000 acres and was 30 percent contained.

Two Black Hawk helicopters arrived on scene Sunday morning outfitted for aerial firefighting, according to a Utah Wildfire tweet.

No structures have been threatened, no evacuations are in place and no injuries have been reported.

About 100 personnel are battling the fire.

More updates will be provided as they become available.