Here is a map of the mandatory evacuations as of 7:30 pm July 20, 2024. Head over to our Facebook page for a briefing from Salt Lake City Fire Department.

#Sandhurst 🔥is est. 200 acres & burning active Firefighters will work through the night w/ structure protection in place. Northern Utah type 3 team is transitioning with the initial attack resources. Est. 20 homes are evacuated. Air resources will return in the morning.

We are releasing several photos, in addition to video already released, from the Sandhurst Fire taken from within the fire closure area. Link: slcpd.com/2024/07/20/slc… #SLC #SLCPD #SaltLakeCity #SandhurstFire

#SandhurstFire is mapped approx. 400 acres and 0% contained. Mandatory evacuations remain in place (see Salt Lake City Police). Crews worked perimeter overnight and saw little growth. Northern Utah Type 3 Incident Management Team took command of the fire. No structure damage currently reported.

A morning flight provided official acreage for the #SandhurstFire at 204 acres. This is more accurate mapping, thanks to aerial GPS support, vs previous estimates. Despite rumors, the cause is still under investigation. No cause has been determined or released by authorities.

Existing firelines continue to hold on the #SandhurstFire. Just because active flames or smoke isn't visible doesn't mean there isn't still fire or heat. Help firefighters by staying away, avoid roads, and stay off trails near the fire area to avoid impacting suppression efforts.

Tonight, in consultation with the Sandhurst Fire incident commander, we have lifted **all** evacuation orders previously associated with the Sandhurst Fire. Link: slcpd.com/2024/07/21/slc… #SLC #SLCPD #SaltLakeCity #SandhurstFire

City Creek Canyon remains closed due to the Sandhurst Fire. This includes all canyon trails. For more information, follow Utah Fire Info or visit bit.ly/4cLXkzh. We'll continue to share updates about canyon access as new information is available.

#SandhurstFire remains 204 acres and 10% contained. Heat was visible overnight, but night shift saw no fire movement. Residents were allowed back. The area is closed to non-residents for traffic. Crews continue to secure the perimeter and hopefully gain more containment tonight

The perimeter of the #SandhurstFire held after being tested by winds and high temperatures for two days. Containment as of this morning remains at 82% at 204 acres. Trail closures remain in effect as of now, but are being reassessed to provide access for the July 24th holiday.

Sandhurst Fire Investigation Update

Containment of #SandhurstFire is 89%. Tunnel Springs Park & Ensign Peak Trailhead reopen 8PM tonight. Bonneville Shoreline Trail section remains closed. City Creek Canyon Rd to site 16 opens tomorrow for the holiday, but closes Thur for construction on the Water Treatment Plant.