Because of strong winds the fire has escaped containment and is threatening structures. A shelter was first established at a building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 2947 South Swainson Avenue. An hour later, Saratoga Springs Fire Chief Jess Campbell estimated the fire at 180 acres. Utah CERT said the fire was behaving erratically in heavy winds with gusts of 40 to 50 mph moving through the area. Posted by KSL 5 TV on Sunday, June 28, 2020. Officials from the Utah Community Emergency Response Teams (Utah CERT) said the Knolls Fire was threatening structures Sunday afternoon on the south side of the city. Officials said some homes have sustained damages. — Spencer Cox (@SpencerJCox) June 28, 2020. : Deputy Haymond pic.twitter.com/rFgq9dEc7L. #KnollsFire This is a massive evacuation area: All homes South of Grandview Blvd on the WEST of Redwood Rd, please evacuate homes. Scary stuff, but I did see on Twitter this morning that the fire is 25% contained. The Knolls Fire broke out around 2 p.m. Sunday in Saratoga Springs. State fire officials reported a wind gust of 57 miles per hour. Residents in the Lake Mountain Estates and Pelican Bay neighborhoods were first asked to evacuate as flames moved cover to the area. Details about how the fire ignited or how close flames have come to the structures were not available. I volunteer with the sheriff, and was up on the street helping get people out minutes before it was getting to their homes. Any who goes to the school has been asked to bring face masks and maintain social distancing. DENVER, Colo. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Knolls and Canal Fires in Utah. The fire has destroyed about 2,000 acres of state and private land. The fire has reportedly burned in excess of 2,000 acres of state, federal and private land. The city tweeted: Assessments … pic.twitter.com/2Pf9b9WL3G, — Alex Cabrero (@KSL_AlexCabrero) June 29, 2020. FEMA Authorizes Funds To Help Fight Knolls, Canal Fires In Utah, Parent Calls SLC School Board Emails 'Unprofessional' & 'Unethical', Intermountain COVID-19 PSA: 'There's A War Going On', Provo Man Shot By Family Member Who Thought He Was Intruder, Police Say, Political Opponents For Utah Governor Release Joint Ads Calling For Civility, Man Set Woman On Fire In Murray, Police Say; Suspect At Large, Leaders Plead With Utahns To Do Their Part As State Reports 1,543 New COVID Cases, Utah Reports 314 Current Hospitalizations, 1,363 New COVID-19 Cases, 6 New Deaths, Utah Teacher Hospitalized After Breaking Back On Vacation, Police: Roy High Teacher Arrested, Accused Of Enticing Minor. Aerial crews were not expected to return to the area until at least Monday morning. FEMA okays funds to support the fight against two Utah fires, the Knolls fire and Canal fire. 8:00 AM Press briefing for latest info on the Knolls Fire in Saratoga Springs & it does not appear there is any timetable set yet for the estimated 13,000 evacuees to return home. Fire officials later expanded the evacuation orders to all homes south of Grandview Boulevard on the west of Redwood Road. Approximately 300 people in the Fool Creek and Leamington areas were evacuated. Around 3,100 homes and 13,000 residents were evacuated after strong winds caused the fire to move quickly through the city. City spokesperson David Johnson said the evacuations impacted over 13,000 people, which is about a third of the population. Gomer and thousands of other Saratoga Springs residents are now returning to their smoke-filled homes but are grateful that no further damage was caused. Damage from the Knolls Fire in Saratoga Springs is pictured on in Saratoga Springs on Monday, June 29, 2020. Those residents have been advised to head to Westlake High School in Saratoga Springs. 8:15PM FIRE UPDATE:The Mayor and City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs held an emergency meeting and issued a declaration of local emergency. Unfortunately we have bad news on the Canal Fire in Millard County near Oak City. Lots of law enforcement and fire crews on the line saving people’s homes. Video shows the Knolls Fire as it rips through a backyard in Saratoga Springs. Around 3,100 homes and 13,000 residents were evacuated after strong winds caused the fire to move quickly through the city. They said the smoke and dust made it challenging to contain the fire. Over 13,000 residents impacted. As of 7:30 a.m. it was 0% contained. All evacuated residents are now advised to head to Westlake High School, located at:99 N 200 W, Saratoga Springs, UT 84045, — Utah CERT Teams (@Utah_CERT_Teams) June 28, 2020. SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah – Around 3,100 homes in Saratoga Springs have been evacuated because of the fast moving Knolls Fire that broke out south of the city. City spokesperson David Johnson said the evacuations impacted over 13,000 people, which is about a third of the population.

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