ST. GEORGE, Utah — A large fire broke out in St. George Tuesday afternoon and initially was posing a possible threat to nearby homes.
By 8 p.m., however, the blaze was fully contained. There were no structures lost, no injuries and no evacuations.
Update: #washingtonassist01 is 100% contained. The Local Fire Department will continue to monitor. No structures lost, no injuries, no evacuations. Estimate is at 40 acres. Federal and state resources will be released this evening. Fire is under investigation. #ffslkw pic.twitter.com/OhZUUnEs5P
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) May 10, 2023
The fire's size was estimated at 40 acres and located near 2500 East and Waters Edge Circle in a new development on the south side of Interstate 15 in the River Bottoms of Washington County.
Video shows fire in its early stages (Courtesy: Kim Correll)
Officials were originally going to evacuate homes near the fire, but decided against it.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Multiple agencies responded, including resources from the State of Utah. Officials asked residents and others to stay away from the area so that crew can battle the fire.
After the blaze was contained, the St. George Fire Department Chief gave his thanks to all those who helped respond, saying in part, "It always impresses me how well everyone works together for a common goal in situations such as these and the professionalism in the way they are handled."
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