Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Salt Lake City
Over 100 firefighters and multiple agencies battle blaze threatening homes and landmarks near Ensign Peak.
- Mandatory evacuations ordered for 40 homes on Sandhurst Drive and surrounding areas.
- Firefighters utilize helicopters and airplanes to drop water on the flames.
- Heat and wind conditions contribute to the rapid spread of the fire.
- City Creek Canyon closed and Utah Capitol opened as shelter for evacuees.
- Officials report the fire is human-caused and remains uncontained.