Human-Caused Fire In Duchesne County Destroys Home, Damages 3 Others
Aug 9, 2020, 1:32 PM | Updated: Aug 10, 2020, 5:08 am
(Courtesy Arjen Jonkhart)
(Courtesy Arjen Jonkhart)
FRUITLAND, Utah – State fire officials said a fast-moving fire in Duchesne County has destroyed a home, damaged three structures and was threatening others.
The fire broke out near Fruitland Sunday afternoon, south of US Highway 40 near mile marker 59.
Officials estimated the fire at 225 acres. Heavy smoke and flames could be seen from the surrounding area Sunday.
Details about any evacuations were not given.
Officials from the Utah Department of Transportation said US 40 was impacted by the fire in both directions.
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Resources responding to the #FruitlandChurchFire located in Duchesne County near Fruitland, south of Hwy 40. Fire is estimated at 30 acres growing rapidly. 2 Structures damaged and others threatened. #ffslkw pic.twitter.com/YkR5ohbZLm— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) August 9, 2020
It was originally named the Fruitland Church Fire, but it was later renamed the 6400 Fire.
Officials said one primary residence and two outbuildings were destroyed, while an additional 24 primary structures were being threatened.
Westbound U.S. 40 was closed for a period of time due to the fire with lanes reopening around 4 p.m.
Hwy 40 is being closed due to the #6400Fire. #ffslkw
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) August 9, 2020
The fire was human-caused, authorities said.
The #FruitlandChurchFire has been renamed the #6400Fire. Now estimated at 200 acres. The fire is moving east. 1 primary residence & 2 outbuildings destroyed, 24 other primary structures threatened. Cause unknown right now. #ffslkw
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) August 9, 2020
Officials said the fire was 50% contained as of 9 p.m.
The #6400Fire is 50% contained. The fire was human-caused and the investigation is on-going. #ffslkw
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) August 10, 2020
