WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah — A wildfire was sparked Monday afternoon in southern Utah, with the state calling in multiple aircraft to help fight the fire.
Officials reported that the "Oak Grove Fire" is burning in an area of the Dixie National Forest northwest of the town of Leeds.
As of the latest update Tuesday at 11:30 a.m., the fire scorched 22 acres and was 50 percent contained. Crews reported minimal fire activity overnight.
The cause of the fire was determined to be a UTV that caught fire and spread to nearby vegetation.
Five fire engines, one helicopter and one hotshot crew responded to the area to help extinguish the flames.
It was initially reported as 1.5 acres but quickly grew to 22 acres and was upgraded to a "Type 3 Incident."
Officials said it is being pushed by wind.
There are multiple fire engines responding, as well as hotshot crews, and multiple aircraft.
This article will be updated as the situation develops.
