UTAH FIREWATCH

South Willow Fire burns near North Willow Canyon, evacuation order lifted

Sep 11, 2024, 2:02 PM | Updated: Sep 12, 2024, 12:01 am

UPDATE: The evacuation order has been lifted. The fire was mapped at 48 acres on Wednesday evening. Utah Fire Info reports it is 10% contained and said crews will return Thursday to continue to fight the blaze.


GRANTSVILLE — First responders are asking residents and campers near North Willow Canyon to evacuate due to a wildfire.

According to Utah Fire Info, the South Willow Fire is burning on private land near Stansbury mountain range, which is about 40 acres in size and growing.

The North Tooele Fire District is asking people in the North Willow Canyon to evacuate due to the fire and the heavy winds.


This is a breaking news story and may be updated when more information is provided. 

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South Willow Fire burns near North Willow Canyon, evacuation order lifted