SOUTH OGDEN, Utah — Firefighting crews have made quick progress on a wildfire that sparked overnight near the mouth of Weber Canyon in the Uintah and Highlands areas of Weber County.
The Dugway Fire started at approximately 3 a.m. and is estimated to have burned 20 acres. State wildfire officials announced Wednesday afternoon that it is 90% contained.
Crews were released for the evening and will return Thursday to continue efforts to mop up interior heat.
Homes near Bybee Drive were earlier in a zone where they could be threatened, but only voluntary evacuations have been ordered. As of Wednesday afternoon, structures were no longer threatened.
After the fire started, the Utah Department of Transportation closed northbound lanes of US-89 at the I-84 Junction, but traffic has since been reopened.
Power has been restored in the area after lines were shut down by request of fire officials, affecting over 1,800 customers, according to Rocky Mountain Power.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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