OGDEN, Utah — A human-caused wildfire that started early Saturday has burned 18 acres in Ogden and is fully contained.
The Mountain Road Fire was first spotted just before 1 a.m. near the Ogden Nature Center North Trailhead and raised alarms among numerous witnesses who saw flames on the east bench hillside.
Structures were threatened, but Utah Fire Info officials said firefighting crews successfully protected them.
Ogden Fire was supported by Davis County and state strike teams to battle the wildfire.
Video below shows Ogden wildfire burning overnight (Paul Ricks):
An investigation into the fire and its exact cause remains underway. Officials said they are speaking to persons of interest in connection to the fire, including one minor and an adult.
Due to the fire, the trail system is temporarily closed from 1900 North in North Ogden south to 425 North in Ogden.
"Please do not enter the closed area. Staying out of the closure helps protect firefighters, emergency personnel, and allows crews to work safely and efficiently," the Ogden Fire Department wrote.
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