KAYSVILLE, Utah — A group of kids lighting fireworks started a brushfire that forced several Kaysville residents to evacuate their homes late Friday.
Kaysville fire crews responded after 9 p.m. with mutual-aid agencies to the brush fire at the East Mountain Wilderness Park at 1625 East and 650 North.
Due to the fire, the Kaysville Police Department was forced to briefly evacuate nearby homes threatened by the fire.
On Saturday, the Kaysville Fire Department confirmed that kids in the park were seen lighting bottle rocket-style fireworks at each other when one landed in dry grass nearby and ignited the fire.
After the fire started, those involved left the area without calling 911.
Police have identified the kids who took part and are determining which actions to take.
"The incident appears to have resulted from the reckless use of fireworks rather than an intentional attempt to start a fire. Regardless of intent, the consequences could have been severe," said fire officials. "Thanks to the quick response of fire personnel, the fire was contained before it could spread further."
