According to a press release from the Ogden City Fire Department received just after 10 a.m. Saturday, crews were summoned to a reported vegetation fire in the area of 1100 North Mountain Road around 12:49 a.m. Saturday.

“Callers reported large flames and rapid fire spread that threatened several homes in the area,” the release said. “Fire crews arrived and immediately initiated an aggressive attack, with the primary objective of protecting nearby structures. As additional resources arrived, firefighters transitioned to a coordinated direct attack on the fire, successfully stopping its progression to the north and south.”

The release adds that several agencies participated and were still on scene to monitor the situation late Saturday morning.

“The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL) was notified and assisted in requesting additional resources from Davis County, an FFSL Strike Team, and the U.S. Forest Service,” the release said. “The fire was ultimately brought under control after burning approximately 18.1 acres. Firefighters will continue containment operations throughout the day using engine companies, hand crews, and helicopters to strengthen containment lines and extinguish remaining hot spots.

Photo supplied, Ogden City Fire Department

“Residents in the area should expect to see and hear firefighting operations continuing throughout the day. Rocky Mountain Power has temporarily rerouted several power lines in the area to support firefighting operations. These safety measures are not expected to impact electrical service to residents.”

According to the release, as of Saturday morning, the fire was being investigated by a multi-jurisdictional team and that a preliminary cause hasn’t been determined. Total damages are also to be determined.

“The Ogden Fire Department extends its sincere appreciation to all assisting agencies for their rapid response and coordinated efforts,” the release said. “More than 50 firefighters worked together to bring the fire under control, protecting several homes that were directly threatened by the fast-moving fire.”

Weber County Emergency Management posted on its Facebook page that the trail system from 1900 N in North Ogden south to 425 N in Ogden is closed for the time being due to fire activity. When it will reopen has not been posted.

The fire department release also warns people to take precautions in general with how volatile the drought situation is across Northern Utah.

Photo supplied, Ogden City Fire Department

“This incident also serves as an important reminder that vegetation throughout Northern Utah is in a critically dry condition,” the release said. “With several days of triple-digit temperatures forecast and little to no precipitation expected, the potential for rapid fire growth remains extremely high. The Ogden Fire Department urges all residents and visitors to exercise extreme caution with any activity that could ignite a wildfire.”

No further information is available at this time.