UTAH
UPDATE: Fire officials still working to contain fire near U of U
Sep 14, 2020, 7:24 PM | Updated: Sep 15, 2020, 12:15 pm
SALT LAKE CITY– The Salt Lake City Fire Department (SLCFD) is still working to put out the fire that is burning above Popperton Park near the University of Utah.
As of Tuesday, the Connecticut Fire is 15% contained and has covered 32 acres. According to Utah Fire Info, the start of the fire was human-caused and is under investigation.
The #ConnecticutFire has been mapped at 32 acres. Crews secured 15% containment late last night. Today firefighters will continue to establish and secure containment lines. #ffslkw
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) September 15, 2020
Two mandatory evacuations have been lifted but 12 homes remain on a precautionary pre-evacuation notice.
The immediate threat to structures has been mitigated for the time being on the #ConnecticutFire. The 2 mandatory evacuations have been lifted. Roughly 12 homes still remain on a pre evacuation notice as a precaution. #ffslkw
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) September 15, 2020
Info from earlier:
Salt Lake City Fire Department (SLCFD) is responding to a fire near the University of Utah and Red Butte Gardens.
Responders report a large grass fire right above Popperton Park. Airdrops are in progress. Authorities have also requested Wildland assistance at this time.
The fire is estimated at 10 acres and two homes have been evacuated.
The #ConnecticutFire is estimated at 10 acres. Structures are threatened, 2 homes are evacuated. The cause is under investigation. Air resources are working in coordination with ground crews to suppress the fire. #ffslkw
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) September 15, 2020
Footage of the fire provided by Nick Denunzio
Large grass fire above Popperton Park. 3rd alarm Press staging area Popperton Park. Air drops in progress. pic.twitter.com/sUuy5yCn3o
— Salt Lake City Fire Department (@slcfire) September 15, 2020
This is a developing story and will be updated.