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Willard Peak Fire Grows to 754 Acres, Forces Mandatory North Ogden Evacuations

Relief groups have opened shelters in Pleasant View to care for evacuees under intense heat

Overview

  • The wildfire ignited around 3 p.m. Wednesday when a vehicle caught fire near Willard Peak, according to Utah Fire Info.
  • By Thursday morning the fire had scorched approximately 754 acres and was 0% contained.
  • North Ogden City issued standing evacuation orders for areas east of 1050 East between 2850 North and 3700 North, displacing more than 150 families.
  • The American Red Cross opened a shelter at a Pleasant View meetinghouse serving about 10 people and their pets.
  • Firefighters are battling steep terrain and hot weather, and officials report no residential structures lost so far.