KAYSVILLE, Utah, July 4, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Kaysville Fire Department has released information on the cause of a brush fire that spurred evacuations and threatened several homes Friday night.
The fire was reported in the East Mountain Wilderness Park. Kaysville Fire Department crews, assisted by mutual-aid agencies, responded to the site, 1625 E. 650 North.
As the fire spread, Kaysville police began evacuating nearby residents because multiple homes were threatened. Officials urged residents in the immediate area to comply with evacuation orders and avoid the area to allow emergency crews to work safely.
In a 9:40 p.m. update, officials said firefighters had gained control of the fire and evacuated residents could return to their homes.
Fire crews from Layton, Farmington and Hill Air Force Base assisted Kaysville firefighters in the response. Bureau of Land Management resources also were dispatched to help.
“Based on the information currently available, including video evidence and witness statements, a group of young adults arrived at the park and began discharging bottle rocket-style fireworks at each other,” says a Kaysville Fire update issued Saturday.
“During this activity, one firework appears to have traveled beyond the parking lot and landed in dry grass, igniting the fire. The incident appears to have resulted from the reckless use of fireworks rather than an intentional attempt to start a fire.
“Regardless of intent, the consequences could have been severe. Thanks to the quick response of fire personnel, the fire was contained before it could spread further.
The Kaysville Police Department has identified and made contact with multiple individuals who admitted to discharging fireworks in the park.
“Those individuals left the area without reporting the fire to 911,” the statement says. “The police department’s investigation remains ongoing and will determine what enforcement actions are appropriate.”
As a reminder, the area where this fire occurred is a designated no-fireworks area. In addition, bottle rockets are illegal in Utah.
