Dugway Fire sparks near mouth of Weber Canyon

UINTAH, Weber County — A new fire sparked near the mouth of Weber Canyon early Wednesday, burning between 15 and 20 acres.

The fire, deemed the Dugway Fire, was threatening homes above East Bybee Drive, according to communication and prevention specialist Kelly Wickens, of the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands. However, she said things were looking "OK" as of about 6:30 a.m.

No evacuations were ordered, although a resident told KSL she was on standby for evacuation for the fire since 3:30 a.m.

"All focus is being placed on the area where we're seeing the flames," Wickens said.

Multiple agencies are responding to the blaze. Wickens said many of the firefighters are locals to the area, meaning they know the roads around the communities well and can tackle the fires better.

As of about 7:30 a.m., Traffic reports showed delays on U.S. Route 89 approaching I-84. Uintah City asked people to avoid the area around the fire if possible and to use "extreme caution" if anyone needed to travel near the canyon. Wickens highly recommended finding an alternate route around the fire.

Wickens said firefighters would remain aware of changing weather conditions, as wind coming through Weber Canyon, coupled with hot and dry conditions, may cause the fire to grow.

"So far, we're hearing good things" from firefighters on the scene, Wickens said.

Power was out in the affected areas as of 6:38 a.m., but Uintah City said crews were working to restore service "as safely and quickly as possible."

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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