Brush fire quickly extinguished in Cottonwood Heights

Brush fire quickly extinguished in Cottonwood Heights


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SALT LAKE CITY — Law enforcement in Cottonwood Heights responded to a brush fire at 8065 Wasatch Blvd. on Thursday night after a reports of fireworks and a field that was on fire. Unified Fire Captain Tony Barker said wind was a concern, and that it was pushing a fire toward nearby residential structures. Though evacuations were considered, none took place according to Barker, who said the flames were quickly extinguished by UFA. The fire burned approximately 2 acres before it was put out. Nobody was injured. UFA said they kept an eye on the fire throughout the night to make sure there was no reignition. Contributing: Michael Houck

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