Millcreek Canyon evacuated because of nearby Crestwood Fire https://ift.tt/2AQ73b7

Millcreek Canyon is being evacuation because of a wildfire burning nearby.

The evacuation announcement came just before 7:30 p.m., about an hour and half after people first reported seeing smoke plumes rising near 3400 S. Crestwood Drive, a residential area just north of the mouth of the canyon near Interstate 215.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Fire crews battle a fire near Millcreek Canyon, on Saturday, July 11, 2020, started near 3400 South Crestwood Dr., as helicopters, single engine air tankers and multiple crews respond. (Francisco Kjolseth/)

The fire has been named the Crestwood Fire.

At first, officials said no evacuations were needed because the fire was spreading away from homes, but changed their minds a few minutes after that announcement.

Mandatory Evacuation of Millcreek Canyon due to wildland Fire.

Wildland Fire in Millcreek off of Crestwood.

Fire Size 8-10 acres

Multiple agencies and aircraft on scene.

Standby for more details. pic.twitter.com/sEACm5aSL7

— Unified Fire (@FireAuthority) July 12, 2020

Unified police, who also responded to the fire, said the canyon evacuation was a precaution in case the fire heads toward the canyon. Police said if that happened, anyone in the canyon would be trapped there.

The canyon is also closed to uphill traffic.

As of the evacuation announcement, the fire had burned between 8 to 10 acres.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Fire crews battle a fire near Millcreek Canyon, on Saturday, July 11, 2020, started near 3400 South Crestwood Dr., as helicopters, single engine air tankers and multiple crews respond. (Francisco Kjolseth/)

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July 12, 2020 at 07:19AM