VIDEO: After fireworks were originally blamed for sparking a wildfire Wednesday in the town of Cedar Hills in Utah County, officials are now walking that back, saying they are still investigating but that they know it was human-caused. The Cedar Hills Fire, previously called the Hub City Fire, burned 14 acres and restricted access to dozens of homes. Residents have since been allowed back into the neighborhood. Although the progression of the fire has been stopped, it is only 20% contained.
โWe were very, very lucky today that we did not lose any homes, lots of good work by firefighters and our partners. It couldโve been catastrophic for us,” said American Fork Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Brandon Boshard. Firework sales in Utah began this week, although they are not permitted to be set off until two days before the July 4 holiday. Fire officials have expressed deep concern over the lighting of fireworks due to the extremely dry conditions that have led to the start of numerous wildfires around the state. American Fork Fire and Rescue officials confirmed that they originally limited access to 100 homes near the fire.
