Brush fire quickly extinguished in Cottonwood Heights

Jul 4, 2025, 3:33 PM | Updated: 3:34 pm

A brushfire in Cottonwood Heights on Thursday night started near residences, but was quickly extinguished according to Unified Fire officials. (Screenshot, Landon Anderton)

(Screenshot, Landon Anderton)

BY SIMONE SEIKALY

Digital Content Producer

SALT LAKE CITY — Law enforcement in Cottonwood Heights responded to a brush fire at 8065 Wasatch Blvd. on Thursday night after a reports of fireworks and a field that was on fire.

Unified Fire Captain Tony Barker said wind was a concern, and that it was pushing a fire toward nearby residential structures.

Though evacuations were considered, none took place according to Barker, who said the flames were quickly extinguished by UFA.

The fire burned approximately 2 acres before it was put out. Nobody was injured.

UFA said they kept an eye on the fire throughout the night to make sure there was no reignition.

Contributing: Michael Houck

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