KAYSVILLE, Utah, July 4, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A brush fire that threatened multiple homes prompted evacuations in Kaysville on Friday night before firefighters brought the blaze under control, allowing residents to return home.
Kaysville Fire Department crews, assisted by mutual-aid agencies, responded to the fire at East Mountain Wilderness Park, 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.
Crews remained at the scene Friday night extinguishing hot spots.
No injuries or information on the fire’s cause were immediately released.
