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UPDATE: Pole Canyon Fire human-caused, 500 acres burned

UPDATED: JULY 16, 2020 AT 4:17 PM
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Digital Content Producer

SALT LAKE CITY — A 500-acre fire burning in the White Hills area of Eagle Mountain was human-caused according to Utah Fire Info. The fire was started by a bulldozer. 

Early Wednesday evening, the fire was reported to be moving away from structures.

However, voluntary evacuations remain in place on Wilson Avenue in the White Hills area of Eagle Mountain.

The Pole Canyon Fire is reportedly growing rapidly, and four single-engine aircraft tankers, two large helicopters and more than 100 people have responded to the blaze.

 

This story is breaking and will be updated as more information becomes available.