Utah
Utah Crews Tackle Threatening Brush Fire Near Cedar City Airport
Authorities in southwest Utah rushed to contain a brush fire on Thursday, September 19, which threatened several properties, including a regional airport.
Footage filmed by Karissa Eaton shows black smoke and firefighters at the scene of the 3.75-acre blaze in Cedar City on Thursday afternoon.
According to the Cedar City Police Department, the fire broke out on Thursday afternoon and was brought under control within hours after coordinated efforts by multiple fire departments.
Police acknowledged confusion about whether or not the blaze was a chemical fire, saying: “This was not a chemical fire, but rather began as a wildland fire that burned up to some buildings and ignited some scrap from a manufacturing process …. No buildings or structures were lost.”
Two firefighters and one civilian were transported to a local hospital for treatment; the cause of the fire was under investigation, police added. Credit: Karissa Eaton via Storyful