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MOUNTAIN GREEN, Morgan County — A mudslide in Morgan County forced four people from their homes over the weekend.
Crews from the Mountain Green Fire Protection District were called to a home near 5500 Mountain View Drive Sunday afternoon and helped neighbors dig several drainage trenches to try to relieve water buildup and snow near the home.
You can really see how much of a mud slide this is coming up behind the home.
— Karah Brackin (@kbontv) April 17, 2023
Work continues this am! @KSL5TVpic.twitter.com/YfJl9IzQ5h
Homeowners told first responders the mudslide started Friday night, but they thought it had stabilized. Around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, firefighters were called back to the Mountain Green Highlands subdivision after the hillside slid another 20 feet into the side and rear of the home. No mud had entered the home as of 6 a.m. Monday.
Neighbors helped the homeowners remove some belongings as crews assessed the hillside. Mountain Green Fire Chief Brian Brendel said crews determined the home was unsafe to remain in, and they advised residents of a home next door to evacuate as well.
The Morgan County engineer and U.S. Geological Survey will assess the situation Monday morning.
