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Cause determined for Canyon Road Fire in Logan | KSL.com

By KSL · Originally published August 21, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah News spotted this story published August 21, 2026 at KSL. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

The official cause of the Canyon Road Fire has been released, more than three weeks after the fire started near Utah State University. The July 31 fire ultimately burned just over 17 acres. While the fire was relatively small, its proximity to homes and other structures raised concerns as flames spread through dry vegetation.

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