Deuel Creek Fire starts in Centerville overnight, evacuation order lifted

Jul 4, 2022, 7:49 AM | Updated: Jul 5, 2022, 9:53 am

The Deuel Creek Fire started on the hillside above Centerville late Sunday night....

The Deuel Creek Fire began late Sunday night in Centerville. (John Wilson/KSL TV)

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CENTERVILLE, Utah — A fire sparked late Sunday night in the Centerville Deuel Creek area causing the evacuations of 300 homes. The evacuation orders have since been lifted.

Coined the Deuel Creek Fire, it has spread to around 128 acres, according to Utah Fire Info.

#DeuelCreekFire currently at 128 acres and 0% contained. 3 crews enroute. 80 personnel, 1 squad, 7 engines and helicopters on scene assisting suppression efforts. Fire is less active than last night, but potential with today’s predicted heat and winds. Please stay out of the area

— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 4, 2022

Evacuations caused by the Deuel Creek Fire

Utah Fire Info said the fire started burning in the foothills before making its way toward homes. In addition to this, Sergeant Dave Boucher with Centerville Police Department said the fire was moving rapidly with the help of high winds.

Evacuations began around 1 a.m. on Monday, July 4. As many as 300 homes in the area were evacuated due to the blaze.

More evacuations on the #DeuelCreekFire 89 homes now evacuated and more possible. Due estimated at 20-50 acres spreading uphill and driven by southwest winds. Fire departments from throughout Davis County on scene.

— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 4, 2022

Two churches in the area took in residents, while authorities responded to the fire.

Centerville Police Department announced at around 6 a.m. Monday, the evacuation order was lifted and residents may return to their homes. According to the police department, the fire is believed to be human-caused, most likely by fireworks.

Evacuation order has been lifted, residents that were evacuated may return to their homes. The firebreak access roads will remain closed.

— Centerville Police Dept (@cpdutah) July 4, 2022

Centerville PD also announced that the Centerville City Parade and Freedom Run would be canceled due to the blaze.

Due to the drain on resource, fire operation needs, evacuated homes, and blocked roads the Centerville City Parade is being canceled as per Mayor Wilkinson. We are also unable to support the Freedom Run and it will be canceled as well.

— Centerville Police Dept (@cpdutah) July 4, 2022

According to Utah Fire Info, Additional resources to fight the fire have been ordered and will arrive throughout the day. A type three team will take over the blaze.

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