Sandhurst Fire

Sit Rep 1 | July 20, 2024, 2250 PT

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A wildfire burning near Ensign Peak can be seen from downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. Resources appear to be dispatched around 1630 hours PT on Saturday afternoon.

Fire Officials report the wildfire is approximately 200 acres in size and has a 0% containment status.

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Firefighters will be on night ops throughout Saturday night as the Northern Utah Type 3 team is in the middle of transitioning with the initial attack resources. Fire suppression aviation assets will return on Sunday morning.

Fire Officials say about 20 homes have been evacuated.

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No damage to structures or injuries to First Responders or to civilians have been reported, however, communication towers, the City Creek watershed, and multiple other structures are being threatened.

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