TOOELE COUNTY, Utah — Wildland fire crews responded to a blaze in Utah's West Desert Sunday and Monday.
The "Little Pass Fire" started shortly before 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon west of the Great Salt Lake in Tooele County. It has been determined as human-caused, but the exact cause has not been stated.
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As of Monday morning, the wildfire has burned 1,300 acres and is 70 percent contained. Firefighters are working on the fire's southern flank Monday.
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The fire was burning in mostly dry, grassy areas. There were no reports of structures threatened.
Human-caused #LittlePassFire is estimated at 1300 acres this morning. The containment is still estimated at 70%. Fire operations will focus on southern flank today, which is where the fire is still active. BLM, FS, and FFSL resources on-scene today. #BLMWDDHL pic.twitter.com/ANUCjxjr7d
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) April 5, 2021