Investigators say remote-controlled airplane likely caused fire in Weber County
Jun 1, 2026, 4:54 PM | Updated: 6:13 pm
A fire on Monday spread to nearly 55 acres after fire investigators say a remote-controlled plane crashed into power lines in Weber County. (Utah Fire Info)
(Utah Fire Info)
SALT LAKE CITY — Investigators looking into a fire that spread to cover more than 50 acres of land on Monday said the blaze appears to have been started by a remote-controlled airplane.
Shortly before 3 p.m., Utah Fire Info said a fire was burning west of Plain City in Weber County. No structures were threatened and firefighters were responding to the blaze.
🔥 New Fire Start – Weber County
The #8800WestFire, located west of Plain City in Weber County, is estimated at approximately 50 acres and is actively burning. At this time, no structures are threatened.
The cause is under investigation. Firefighters are responding and… pic.twitter.com/lcYLyNxcYY
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 1, 2026
Just over an hour later, Utah Fire Info posted an update, explaining that the blaze had been contained at 54.9 acres burned.
“The investigation points to a remote-controlled airplane striking power lines as the cause of the fire,” Utah Fire Info said.
No new updates are expected unless conditions surrounding the fire change.
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