BIRDSEYE, Utah County — Officials say a new wildfire burning Thursday in an unincorporated area of Utah County is human-caused.
What officials initially referred to as the Anderson Point Fire, but later renamed Birdseye Fire, sparked Thursday afternoon north of the town of Birdseye in southeastern Utah County, according to Utah Fire Info.
Over the course of the afternoon and into the early evening, the fire grew from an estimated 15 acres to about 66 acres, according to Utah Fire Info.
The fire was initially threatening structures and quickly growing, but in an update around 7 p.m., officials said no structures were lost, and forward progress of the fire has been stopped.
"Thanks to the quick work of firefighters, full containment is expected tonight. Crews will remain on scene to extinguish remaining hot spots & strengthen containment lines around the fire," the agency wrote in a post on X.
New 🔥 Start: Utah County, #AndersonPointFire burning north of Birdseye, Utah. The fire is estimated at 15 acres and running, with structures currently threatened.
Diamond Fork Helitack is on scene. A Type 1 helicopter and numerous engine crews are responding. More information… pic.twitter.com/fvlmu9TkzM— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) May 28, 2026
Wildland firefighters and other crews are on scene fighting the blaze on the ground and in the air.
The Mapleton Fire Department said it has a crew on scene assisting with response efforts, and residents in the area may notice smoke in the valley as a result of the incident.
"With current drought conditions, low humidity, and windy weather across the region, we ask all residents to be extra vigilant and practice good fire safety and fire-wise principles. Please avoid activities that could spark a fire," the department posted.
While the fire is said to be human-caused, its specific cause remains under investigation.
