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Ogden City Fire investigates reported suspicious grass fires

Posted at 9:29 AM, Jun 06, 2014
and last updated 2014-06-06 20:47:30-04

OGDEN CITY, Utah -- Ogden City Fire is investigating suspicious grass fires lit by the city's cemetery Thursday night, officials said.

Fire crews responded to the Ogden City Cemetery in the area of 525 Park Avenue on a report of a fire.

Approximately eight small spot fires burned an estimated two acres on the northwest hillside below the cemetery, according to fire officials.

Deputy Chief Eric Bauman with Ogden City Fire said the fires are considered suspicious and not naturally caused.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.