OGDEN, Utah — A human-caused wildfire that started early Saturday has burned 18 acres in Ogden, down considerably from the 40-acre estimate that was originally shared by officials.
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.
No structures were reported damaged in the fire, but power lines were affected, and people are being warned to avoid the area.
Ogden Fire was supported by Davis County and state strike teams to battle the wildfire.
Video below shows Ogden wildfire burning overnight (Paul Ricks):
Video and photos taken from the fire location on Saturday morning appeared to show that the fire was mostly out, although a few small areas remained active.
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.
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