Salt Lake City firefighters were working a grass fire Saturday evening near the University of Utah medical campus, at about 1950 East Circle of Hope Drive. Officials said no structures were threatened but urged residents and drivers to give crews plenty of space while they work to box in the blaze. A public information officer was heading to the scene, with more details promised later in the evening.
Department's Initial Alert
According to a post on X from the Salt Lake City Fire Department, crews responded to the grass fire near 1950 East Circle of Hope Drive and asked people to steer clear of the area. The department also reminded residents not to fly drones over the scene, so firefighters and any aerial support can operate safely. Officials said no buildings were in immediate danger and confirmed that a public information officer was on the way, with additional updates expected.
Dry Brush And A Busy Month For Crews
The alert lands in the middle of an already active stretch for grass and brush fires around the valley. A recent human-caused blaze near Ensign Peak burned through double-digit acres and led to temporary road closures and voluntary evacuations, as reported by KSL. Combined with dry and occasionally windy conditions, those incidents have heightened concerns about how quickly fires can run through Salt Lake City's hillsides.
What Residents Should Do
Fire officials reiterated that people should stay away from the Circle of Hope Drive area and avoid operating drones anywhere near the response zone so crews can work without interference. For emergencies, they directed residents to call 911. Non-emergency contact information and current fire restrictions are available on the Salt Lake City Fire Department site and the city's public lands restrictions page, hosted by Salt Lake City.
Upcoming Updates
The department said a public information officer was en route and that it would share follow-up details on its X feed, according to the latest update from the Salt Lake City Fire Department. This story will be updated as officials release more information.
