Utah Fire Expected To Be Contained Today

July 15, 2004
A lightning-caused grass fire that burned about 20 acres above the Herriman-Bluffdale area was 75 percent contained late Wednesday and was expected to be fully contained Thursday.
HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) -- A lightning-caused grass fire that burned about 20 acres above the Herriman-Bluffdale area was 75 percent contained late Wednesday and was expected to be fully contained Thursday.

About 80 firefighters aided by a helicopter fought the blaze during the evening, Salt Lake County fire officials said.

The fire was burning away from homes, but about 10 families were warned they might have to evacuate if the wind shifted.

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