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Fire sparked in Saratoga Springs near Pony Express and Jordan River

Jun 12, 2022, 6:17 PM | Updated: Jun 14, 2022, 8:29 am

A fire started in Saratoga Springs Sunday night. Photo credit: Jeff Nelson

BY DEVIN OLDROYD
Digital Content Producer

SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah — A fire sparked in Saratoga Springs Sunday night.

The fire is near Pony Express and the Jordan River. It is currently only burning natural vegetation.

The Public Relations Specialist for the City of Saratoga Springs AnnElise Harrison said Saratoga Springs Fire, Unified Fire, American Fork Fire and Lehi Fire are all on the scene. The fire has spread about 10 acres at this time.

Additionally, Harrison said several old farm structures that are no longer in use are threatened by the fire.

A cause has not yet been determined, but an investigator is on sight.

The City of Saratoga Springs is asking people to stay away from the area.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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