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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. Latest headlines: Cottonwood Heights woman allegedly faked identities, forged prescriptions to get Adderall 'Golden Spike of the internet': Why AI data centers are coming to Delta WWII veteran reunited with tank he drove in Iwo Jima 19-year-old Cache County man charged in fifth felony case involving offenses against a minor Crews extinguish fire after several cars ignite in parking lot Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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How to prepare for wildfire evacuations and other emergencies
SALT LAKE CITY () — A wildfire or other emergency can lead to evacuations within a matter of minutes. The Department of Emergency Management says there is no wrong time to prepare for an emergency. Over 750 fires have started in Utah in 2025, burning over 150,000 acres and leading to significant evacuations throughout the state. On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the Willard Peak Fire broke out in North Ogden, and several blocks were evacuated within a couple hours of the fire start. Additionally, almost 30,000 people lost power as a result of the fire. Willard Peak Fire burning in North Ogden, threatening upwards of 15 structures While evacuation procedures are decided and conducted by local governments, the Utah Division of Emergency Management often partners with local jurisdictions to conduct emergency drills and exercises. Additionally, they encourage individuals and households to stay prepared for an emergency. Bryan Stinson, with Be Ready Utah and the Division of Emergency Management, spoke with ABC4 on what people should do before and during an emergency. Before an Emergency Be Ready Utah, within the Utah Division of Emergency Management, believes that anytime is a good time to talk about emergency preparedness and initial preparedness can help individuals ensure they're ready for natural disasters and other emergencies Prior to wildfire season, individuals should make their properties defensible, by clearing debris and keeping other combustible materials away from structures. Additionally, when weather conditions are especially dry and hot, Bryan Stinson says, 'You need to be prepared to listen to weather forecasts, specifically when there are red flag warnings.' The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City posts updates on severe weather events and hazardous weather conditions. Additionally, regional weather radios give updates on hazardous weather, natural disasters, and evacuation orders. On an individual basis, Stinson says people should 'keep your phone charged and have battery chargers and backups for those, so you can always receive those emergency alerts.' Additionally, keeping vehicle fuel tanks at least half full can ensure that, when an emergency occurs, individuals can be immediately prepared to evacuate. Stinson also advises people to be aware of multiple evacuation routes from their homes, work, and school. Emergency preparedness does not have to be super complex. According to Stinson, it can be as simple as having a plan on where to go and what to do during an emergency, or having a basic disaster supply kit with water, food, personal documents, and medication. During an Emergency When an emergency does occur, such as a wildfire, it is important to act immediately. 'You need to grab your family, your pets, your disaster supply kits and maybe some thigs, like your phone, car keys, wallet, purse, other things,' Stinson says, 'But get out of there quickly and safely when the emergency evacuation alert comes out. Stinson also says that people don't have to wait until the evacuation alert comes through to act, 'If you're starting to feel like your area is unsafe, don't wait for the alert. Go ahead and evacuate anyway.' Evacuation orders are decided by local government agencies, and often posted by those agencies on social media. Additionally, emergency agencies can send emergency alerts to advise residents of an area of evacuations and other hazardous conditions. Individuals should look at their local government's websites to see if they can sign up for 911 alerts. At the end of the day, though, Stinson emphasizes the importance of taking any steps towards emergency preparedness, 'This isn't anything crazy. This is just basic standard being prepared for rainy days or, in this case, fiery days.' Latest headlines: Mom of SLC man missing since March 2024 speaks out, asks for answers 5 takeaways from the Trump-Putin summit Democrats release proposed new California congressional map UTV belonging to man found dead near Bonneville Salt Flats found Watch: Coast Guard takes to the skies over Gulf looking for cartel activity, poachers Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Willard Peak Fire crosses 550 acres, 14% containment, no structures lost
NORTH OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) — Firefighters continue to fight the Willard Peak fire burning in the North Ogden area. The fire reached as close to the backyards of homes, but as of late last night, Utah Fire Info ensured no structures have been lost as a result of the flames. , the fire is currently burning 577 acres with 14% containment. Previously, it was reported to be over 750 acres in size, but the most recent numbers are more accurate. The Northern Utah Type 3 Incident Management Team will assume command later today. Evacuations are expected to downgrade in status at 10 p.m. Thursday night. Northern Utah Type 3 Incident Management Team member Sierra Hellstrom said, 'While the threat has decreased from yesterday, we are in red flag warnings for today- which means high winds are predicted, high temperatures, and we have very low humidity, which is kind of a perfect storm for high fire activity.' A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Thursday evening, and scattered thunderstorms and erratic winds are expected. that fire activity was extreme overnight, and that firefighters made a strong stand. The fire came close to homes, but no homes were lost. While fire activity is reduced today, with critical fire weather, additional hand crews have been ordered to work the steep, rugged terrain today. Over 100 homes have been evacuated and displaced members have reportedly been staying with friends, family, or at the American Red Cross evacuation shelter located at 3602 North 500 West Pleasant View. READ NEXT: How to prepare for wildfire evacuations and other emergencies and Weber County officials report that evacuations will remain in place until 10 p.m. due to expected severe weather Thursday evening. At 10 p.m., the evacuation orders will be downgraded from 'go' status to 'set' status, meaning that residents can return to their homes, but they need to be ready to evacuate again at a moment's notice. North Ogden Divide is currently open, but the city warns to stay off all trails in the area. According to the U.S. Forest Service Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, the North Ogden Divide trailhead is closed. The Skyline North Trail is closed going north to Ben Lomond Peak, and it is also closed from North Fork Park west and south to Ben Lomond Peak. The Bonneville Shoreline trail is also closed for around 6 miles going north from North Ogden Divide. Felicia Crosson, a resident living near the fire, said the amount of personnel on scene has brought her comfort, but the unpredictable natural elements worries her. 'There's still a chance for it [the fire] to change direction or spark up even bigger.' Previously: Willard Peak Fire burning in North Ogden, threatening upwards of 15 structures Rocky Mountain Power reported a series of outages yesterday, , according to spokesperson David Eskelsen. Customers were advised to turn off their air conditioning units and refrain from using appliances such as dishwashers, dryers, and ovens. Service returned to normal around 11 a.m. today, and the company does not anticipate any further outages. Eskelsen shared that the company began cutting power in stages on Aug 13 at around 3:48 p.m. after a transmission line was damaged and dense smoke made the power lines trip. If you live in the area and are still experiencing a power outage, you are requested to call 1-888-221-7070. The fire is located around 3800 North Nebo Avenue. This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as new information becomes available Latest headlines: Safety project on US-6 will close lanes in Spanish Fork Canyon until December Roy PD to issue citations for juveniles out past curfew following recent graffiti incidents Willard Peak Fire reaches 41% containment, fire crews 'comfortable' with stopped progression Alpine School District faces bus driver shortage, causing problems for start of school year Mom of SLC man missing since March 2024 speaks out, asks for answers Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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Willard Peak Fire reaches 41% containment, fire crews ‘comfortable' with stopped progression
NORTH OGDEN, Utah () — Fire crews have continued to work on the Willard Peak Fire, and today it reached 41% containment. The fire is still 577 acres in size, and fire managers are reportedly feeling 'comfortable' with the work that crews have put in to stop progression of the fire, according to the . PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Willard Peak Fire crosses 550 acres, 14% containment, no structures lost On Thursday night, the residents who were evacuated from over 100 homes were able to return home as the evacuation order was downgraded to 'set' status. This means that it is safe for them to be in their homes, but they need to be ready to leave again at a moment's notice if fire activity should change suddenly. On Friday, crews dug handlines, creating a break in the vegetation to help prevent fire growth. These lines and nearby rocky cliffs should work to prevent additional spread. Helicopters used buckets to drop water and retardant on hot spots to provide support for ground resources. Heat and wind picked up during the afternoon, making those hot spots more visible. Minimal fire behavior is expected on Saturday, but weather conditions can still cause some activity, with high temperatures and wind in the forecast. Wind is going to pose the greatest threat to fire suppression efforts, Utah Fire Info said. Crews are going to stay on scene for the next several days, and holding established lines around the fire. As they continue to work, additional smoke may be visible, and officials are asking you not to call 911 unless the smoke is coming from a new fire. That way, resources can be managed most effectively to respond to any new fire starts. Officials requested that the public continue to avoid the area and observe closures in order to keep firefighters and the community safe. 'Homeowners should feel comfortable about the progress being made,' wrote on social media. READ NEXT: Wildland firefighting terminologies explained North Ogden Divide is currently open, but the city warned to stay off all trails in the area. According to the U.S. Forest Service Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, the North Ogden Divide trailhead is closed. The Skyline North Trail is closed going north to Ben Lomond Peak, and it is also closed from North Fork Park west and south to Ben Lomond Peak. The Bonneville Shoreline trail is also closed for around 6 miles going north from North Ogden Divide. What is fire containment? There has been some confusion among the public about what fire officials mean when they refer to containment. Containing a fire means that (or a barrier that will stop or check a fire from spreading). A contained fire is not extinguished yet! Containment is measured in percentages, and the percentages refer to an amount of the perimeter of the fire. If any part of the perimeter is considered contained, that means that fire crews are confident that the fire will not cross those fuel breaks. 'When we show containment, that doesn't mean that the fire is out. What it means is that we are making progress. We are managing the fire and to the best of our ability, stabilizing the situation,' Kelly Wickens, Prevention Specialist for Forestry Fire State Lands, State of Utah previously told ABC4 in an interview. Fire size also does not refer to the area where fire is actively burning; it refers to the total area that has been burned. Latest headlines: LDS mission president injured in Mexico shooting Evacuations downgraded for residents impacted by Willard Peak Fire Cheapest Car Brands for 2025 List: Here's where new Raising Cane's restaurants are opening soon Trump, Zelensky to meet Monday at White House Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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Evacuations downgraded for residents impacted by Willard Peak Fire
NORTH OGDEN, Utah () — Evacuations have been downgraded from Yellow (Set) to Green (Ready) for residents impacted by the Willard Peak Fire, according to Utah Fire Info. The evacuation notice change applies to residents east of 1050 E and north of 2850 North in North Ogden. As of Saturday morning, Aug. 16, there has been no additional growth of Willard Peak Fire. The stoppage of forward progress at the fire has caused officials to downgrade evacuation notices to Green, or 'Ready.' 'There have been some visible hot spots, which will be addressed by aviation resources and crews today,' Saturday's incident update states. 'Crews will continue mop up and patrol the fire area. Mop up activities include holding established lines, while remaining available to take necessary action on fire spread that may pose a threat.' Resource Advisors (READs) and Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) personnel will be in the area today, Aug. 16, to help with rehabilitation efforts. These teams are designed to address post-fire recovery by stabilizing and mitigating the effects of wildfires. Specifically, they develop plans to stabilize the affected landscape and protect critical resources. 'We would like to remind the public that, 'If you fly, we can't,'' the update states. 'Firefighting aircraft fly at very low altitudes, typically just a couple of hundred feet above the ground.' This wildfire is human-caused. The current size is mapped at 577 acres with 41% containment. It is located one mile northeast of North Ogden. A total of 200 personnel are assigned. More information on evacuation levels and how you should prepare is available here. Latest headlines: LDS mission president injured in Mexico shooting Evacuations downgraded for residents impacted by Willard Peak Fire Cheapest Car Brands for 2025 List: Here's where new Raising Cane's restaurants are opening soon Trump, Zelensky to meet Monday at White House Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
