SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 21, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Evacuation orders related to the Sandhurst Fire burning near Ensign Peak were lifted about 10 p.m. Sunday, with fire officials saying progress toward homes has been stopped.
“After strong efforts by firefighting resources on the Sandhurst Fire, containment has been reached on the southern perimeter,” Salt Lake City police said in a news release. “Fire managers feel confident the fire will not progress further towards the community. Therefore, they have recommended lifting the evacuations for the fire.”
Mandatory evacuations had been ordered for residents north of Dorchester Drive, including Twickenham Drive, with voluntary evacuations recommended for the neighborhood west of East Capitol Boulevard and east of Victory Road.
Police say residents may reenter those areas but are asked to follow Utah Fire Info on social media or visit the state wildfire website for incident updates.
Returning residents also are being asked to remain prepared to evacuate if needed. The Sandhurst Fire incident management team is drafting conditions under which the evacuation order would be reinstated, police said.
Nonresidents are asked to avoid the area as crews continue to fight the fire.
Trail closures for Ensign Peak, Tunnel Springs and the section of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail nearest the fire remain in effect.
The Sandhurst Fire started Saturday afternoon and was measured at 204 acres Sunday evening, with 10% containment.
