WASHINGTON TERRACE, Utah — A wildfire in Washington Terrace threatened homes and forced the evacuation of hundreds of homes Monday.
The Adams Fire started just after 11 a.m. and quickly spread to an updated estimated size of 45 acres. Its cause has yet to be determined, and an investigation is now underway on the south perimeter of the fire.
Residents on Adams Avenue on 5600/5700 South to 300 West were given evacuation orders. City officials said up to 250 homes were evacuated, but announced at 5:30 p.m. that all evacuation orders have been lifted and people are allowed to return to their homes.
Two people were injured during the fire, but no major structural damage was reported. The South Weber Fire Department said it is now under control, although the official containment estimate is 10 percent.
Officials give briefing on Adams Fire in video below:
"It's just a tragedy. It's devastating seeing our community going up in flames... so it's a wake-up call for all of us. We have to take care of our community and make sure this doesn't happen again," said South Weber resident Julio Ramirez.
A resident and a Weber County Sheriff's Office deputy suffered burns during the fire, with the deputy having already been treated and released. One camping trailer was severely damaged by flames, while a home suffered minor damage.
Intense video below shows flames approaching Washington Terrace home (Kevin Cundick):
The Pleasant Valley Branch was also being evacuated due to the fire nearby and will be closed until further notice.
Video below shows Adams Fire burning in Washington Terrace (Tanner Montgomery)
"We will keep you updated as we receive new information, regarding when we will return to regular operating hours," the library posted to social media.
Video below shows South Weber Fire Department battling Adams Fire:
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