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Willard Peak Fire burning in North Ogden, threatening upwards of 15 structures
NORTH OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) — An active fire is burning in the North Ogden area, and it is threatening multiple structures.
, it is estimated at 200 acres currently, 0% contained, and it is threatening approximately 15-20 structures. They have named it the Willard Peak Fire.
UPDATE: Willard Peak Fire crosses 700 acres, 150 evacuations in place
Evacuations have been ordered by North Ogden Police Department. Evacuations have been expanding over the course of Wednesday afternoon and evening, and they are currently in place for anyone east of 1050 East and north of 2850 North, including the Mason Cove subdivision, which is located off of Mountain Road near North Ogden Canyon Road.
Over 100 homes have been evacuated. No structures have been damaged, but flames have burned right up to the backyards of homes, said. Those who have been evacuated will not be allowed to return until 9 a.m. Thursday morning.
The North Ogden Divide has also been closed as of around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday night, according to the public information officer for Weber County.
Nearly 30,000 residents in the North Ogden and Ogden areas are without power, according to . The advised residents to prepare to be without power until at least 9 p.m. Wednesday night.
Utah Fire Info is reporting that the fire started as a vehicle fire, and it is burning uphill through gamble oak and other 'flashy fine fuels.' It is human caused, they confirmed.
The fire is located around 3800 North Nebo Avenue, and urging the public to stay clear of the area and keep all roads open for emergency crews.
Utah Fire Info also stated that multiple ground and air resources are already on scene, and more resources have been ordered and are on their way. Air support has been active, using water and fire retardant drops to fight the fire.
However, around 7 p.m., Utah Fire Info announced that air resources were grounded due to erratic winds. The wind has shifted to create strong, down-canyon gusts, which are pushing the fire south toward the North Ogden Divide.
The Utah Red Cross told that they are working with an emergency manager to set up an evacuation shelter, with volunteers with water and snacks. If necessary, they are prepared to turn it into an overnight shelter.
The Northern Utah Chapter of the American Red Cross has opened the shelter, and it is located at 3602 N. 500 West in Pleasant View, adjacent to Weber High School. It is open and ready to receive evacuees.
The Weber County Fair Grounds is open to receive livestock that need shelter due to the fire, , and the city also requested that anyone with a Mountain View Irrigation System not to run their systems, because the helicopters are pulling from the irrigation tanks in order to fight the fire.
This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as new information becomes available.
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