SALT LAKE CITY — The fight against the Bonneville Fire is continuing as officials are asking residents to stay away from the area. They said multiple people were told to leave on Tuesday.
Utah Fire Info posted a photo of a shirtless man that was seen close to the University of Utah hospital in burn area. Minutes after he left, officials say they had to fight a flare up in the same area.
Currently, the fire is estimated to be 566 acres with 95% containment. Crews say smoke and fire will continue to be seen in the area as they continue their efforts to contain the fire.
The #BonnevilleFire has increased to 95% contained and is still 566 acres. Thanks to the hard work of the crews, there has been no growth of the fire over the last 24 hours.
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 25, 2026
An overnight infrared flight mapped and identified all the remaining heat sources around the fire. Only… pic.twitter.com/9nt75xlFrg
In a warning to residents, officials say they are seeing members of the public in the burn scar, ignoring trail closures and walking into the black burn scars. Officials say this can be dangerous if they step into a hotspot or are there when a flare up occurs.
"It is incredibly frustrating to take firefighters off the line working to stop and talk to the public in an area they shouldn't be," Utah Fire Info wrote on social media. "Please help us help the firefighters and stay out for your own safety."
