Smoke seen for miles as fire burns in Ogden

Mar 18, 2026, 1:11 PM

Smoke rises from a fire in Ogden on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (Cris Orozco)

(Cris Orozco)

Digital Writer & Producer for KSL NewsRadio & KSL TV

OGDEN — Residents in Weber County could see smoke rising from a fire in Ogden on Wednesday, near the border with Marriott-Slaterville.

Weber Area 911 Dispatch told KSL that the fire was at 770 West and 17th Street.

Smoke was still visible just before 1 p.m., but it appeared to be letting up. The fire was seen burning at an auto parts yard.

No other details were immediately available.

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