Firefighters Get Control Of Grass Fire That Came Close To Homes In Herriman
Jul 16, 2021, 3:50 PM | Updated: Jul 13, 2023, 3:52 pm
(Unified Fire Authority)
HERRIMAN, Utah — Several crews were called out to a grass fire that was threatening homes in Herriman.
Air and ground resources responded to the fire near Rosecrest Road and Maria Way shortly after 12:30 p.m. Friday.
“Over 60 firefighters and 20+ fire apparatus worked hard to protect multiple structures that were directly threatened,” read a tweet from Utah Fire Authority.
About 30 homes were evacuated due to the fast-moving fire, according to officials with Herriman City.
As of 2:43 p.m., evacuated residents and their animals were returning home.
In addition, 2 SEATs (single engine air tanker) and a helicopter assisted with the fire.
No injuries. Cause is under investigation.
Fire is now under control and firefighters are working to extinguish any hot spots. Evacuated animals and residents are on their way back home.
— Unified Fire (@FireAuthority) July 16, 2021
No injuries were reported and no structures were destroyed.
Fire officials said crews will be on scene for the next few hours to take care of any hotspots.
The 7.6-acre fire was determined to be caused by construction workers.
Firefighters will be on scene for the next few hours taking care of any hotspots.
Cause of the fire was found to be accidentally caused by construction workers. pic.twitter.com/jP5xTzTNxi
— Unified Fire (@FireAuthority) July 16, 2021