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Fire crews have trouble reaching blaze at Big Cottonwood Canyon cabin

Posted at 7:15 AM, Mar 01, 2016
and last updated 2016-03-01 13:45:11-05

BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON, Utah - A large cabin is on fire in Big Cottonwood Canyon. BCC cabin fire 3

Authorities were called to the fire at 6688 Hulse Ave. about a mile west of Solitude Mountain Resort.

Unified Fire crews are battling the flames however, firefighters are having a hard time getting to the location.

The fire department said the road is steep, snow-packed and only one four-wheel truck has been able to reach the cabin. FullSizeRender (2)

Crews said they are concerned about a limited water supply in the area as well.

The fire is not threatening any other structures.

Firefighters expect to be on the scene for a few more hours.

No one was home when the fire started; authorities said the owner may live out of state.