Willard Peak Fire burning in North Ogden, threatening upwards of 15 structures

NORTH OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) — An active fire is burning in the North Ogden area, and it is threatening multiple structures.

According to Utah Fire Info, it is estimated at 50-75 acres currently, 0% contained, and it is threatening approximately 15-20 structures. They have named it the Willard Peak Fire.

Evacuations have been ordered by North Ogden Police Department. Evacuations are in place for anyone east of 1050 and north of 3300 and the Mason Cove subdivision, which is located off of Mountain Road near North Ogden Canyon Road.

Nearly 30,000 residents in the North Ogden and Ogden areas are without power, according to Rocky Mountain Power. The City of North Ogden advised residents to prepare to be without power until at least 9 p.m. Wednesday night.

Utah Fire Info is reporting that the fire started as a vehicle fire, and it is burning uphill through gamble oak and other “flashy fine fuels.” It is human caused, they confirmed.

The fire is located around 3800 North Nebo Avenue, and North Ogden City posted on social media urging the public to stay clear of the area and keep all roads open for emergency crews.

Utah Fire Info also stated that multiple ground and air resources are already on scene, and more resources have been ordered and are on their way. Air support is active, using water and fire retardant drops to fight the fire.

The Utah Red Cross told ABC4.com that they are working with an emergency manager to set up an evacuation shelter, with volunteers with water and snacks. If necessary, they are prepared to turn it into an overnight shelter.

The Northern Utah Chapter of the American Red Cross has opened the shelter, and it is located at 626 E 2600 N in North Ogden. It is open and ready to receive evacuees.

The Weber County Fair Grounds is open to receive livestock that need shelter due to the fire, North Ogden City announced, and the city also requested that anyone with a Mountain View Irrigation System not to run their systems, because the helicopters are pulling from the irrigation tanks in order to fight the fire.