A wildfire in Eden was extinguished after it threatened about 10 nearby structures Thursday afternoon.
The Eagle Ridge fire ignited southeast of Eden’s North Fork Road near River Drive at about 3 p.m. Thursday, fire officials said. The blaze was estimated at about 2 acres in size, and most of the nearby structures threatened were homes, said Kelly Wickens, statewide fire prevention specialist with the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands.
The blaze was fully contained as of about 5 p.m. on Thursday and fire crews were working to “mop up” the fire’s hotspots, Weber Fire District fire warden Richard Cooper said. The wildfire is likely human caused, he said, but crews are still working to determine the fire’s exact cause. The blaze did not cause any evacuations, but lawns and a few trees were damaged at two homes, Cooper said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Reducing biodiversity loss: Gardens could be an Eden for vulnerable plantsConservation gardening—the practice of planting declining native species in urban and rural green spaces—could help to address the increasing issue of plant biodiversity losses in Germany, reports a paper published in Scientific Reports.
Read more »
'The Price Is Right: A Tribute To Bob Barker' to air on CBS Thursday nightTelevision icon Bob Barker will be remembered with a one-hour special on CBS this week.
Read more »
D.C.-area forecast: Brighter and less humid by this afternoon, then delightful ThursdayDry weather should prevail later today through the holiday weekend, which turns hot and humid by Labor Day.
Read more »
Circle K offering 30 cents off each gallon of fuel on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023If you're a member of Circle K's new rewards program, you can get up to 55 cents off per gallon on Thursday afternoon!
Read more »