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Kaysville Fire: Illegal use of fireworks caused brush fire that threatened homes, forced evacuations

By gephardtdaily.com · July 4, 2026 · 1 min read
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A close-up of smoldering embers and charred debris on dry ground against a backdrop of smoky Utah foothills at dusk, symbolizing the aftermath of a brush fire caused by fireworks.
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KAYSVILLE, Utah, July 4, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Kaysville Fire Department has released information on the cause of a brush fire that spurred evacuations and threatened several homes Friday night. The fire was reported in the East Mountain Wilderness Park. Kaysville Fire Department crews, assisted by mutual-aid agencies, responded to the site, 1625 E.

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