Grass fire in Garland prompts I-15 closure, neighborhood evacuation

GARLAND, Box Elder County — A grass fire on Friday afternoon prompted an I-15 closure at the Riverside exit and an evacuation for Harley Drive residents.

The Garland Fire Department was on the scene of a grass fire in Garland, issuing an evacuation for all Harley Drive residents. Meanwhile, Radio Hill was on "READY" status, according to the department.

The Radio Hill Fire was estimated to be 200 to 300 acres, according to the fire department.

I-15 was also closed in both directions at the Riverside exit, from mile marker 381 to 385, the department said.

UDOT gave an estimated clearance time of 6:40 p.m. Friday evening.

The fire was burning north of Tremonton and west of Garland along I-15, according to Utah Fire Info. Structures and critical infrastructure, like power lines, roadways and water systems, were being threatened.

Utah Fire Info in its post to X underscored the importance of Garland residents to follow instructions from local officials and to evacuate immediately if told to do so.

Residents nearby should avoid the area, according to Utah Fire Info.

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