UPDATE: Wildland fire near 7200 west and I-80 burns approximately 10 acres

Update July 17, 2022 6:43 p.m.

Captain Tony Stowe with the Salt Lake City Fire Department says the blaze has burned approximately 10 acres.

Additionally, he says it began at around 5 p.m.. Initially, firefighters had a good handle on the fire but strong winds began to push it east, he says. After this, the fire jumped to the east side of 7200 west. No structures have been threatened.

An estimated 60 to 70 firefighters are on the scene.

The cause is currently under investigation.

Original coverage:

SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City Fire Department reported a wildland fire in the area of 7200 west and I-80 Sunday evening.

Wildland fire in the area of 7200 west and I-80. Media agencies and public please avoid the area.
The logistics of high winds and firefighting activities have created unique hazards. PIO not responding to scene, please avoid scene to assist FF’s.

— Salt Lake City Fire Department (@slcfire) July 18, 2022

According to the fire department, high winds and firefighting activities have created “unique hazards.”

Salt Lake City Fire Department asks that the public avoid the area at this time.

This story is developing and will be updated.

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