DRAPER, Utah — A wildfire broke out Sunday afternoon near a residential neighborhood in Draper.
Officials with the city said the fire was burning in an "open space," west of Vintage View Court and south of Draper Heights Way. Its cause has not yet been determined.
Just over an hour after the initial announcement, Draper City officials gave an update saying the fire is under control. State wildfire officials said a "hose lay" was established around most of the perimeter, and it is officially 20 percent contained. The city said hand crews will remain there until dark, and a fire unit will monitor the area overnight.
Firefighting aircraft helped by dropping water and flame retardant in the area. State wildfire officials dubbed it the "Suncrest Fire" and estimated it at 1.5 acres. They said it started behind a home, but no structures are threatened.
Later in the afternoon, Utah Wildfire Info reported two other fires near populated areas.
One was a 6-acre fire in Blanding, which they said is threatening structures.
The San Juan County Sheriff's Office said on social media that people have been heading to the West Water Canyon area near the fire to "gawk" at it. They said this was impeding the firefighting efforts and warned civilians to stay away.
Another fire was started at a shooting range west of Utah Lake. It's estimated at 20 acres with no structures threatened.
#RangeFire update: Estimated at 20 acres. Crews are actively engaging the fire with the northern part still active. 2 helicopters are on scene and assisting crews. Multiple engines from different agencies are also engaging the fire. #ffslkth
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) June 15, 2025
