Wildfire burning near homes in Draper

Wildfires spark in Draper, Blanding, Utah County

DRAPER, Utah, June 15, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) -- The Suncrest wildfire, which started Sunday behind a Draper residence and spread up a mountainside, now stands at 1.5 acres and is 20% contained, according to an update from Utah Fire Info. "The cause of the fire is still undetermined," the UFI statement says. "Two state hand crews have arrived and are mopping up. Local resources were instrumental in catching this one." Two other wildfires that sta…

Wildfire burning near homes in Draper

DRAPER, Utah Crews are working to contain a wildfire that broke out Sunday afternoon near a residential neighborhood in Draper.Officials with the city said the fire is burning in an "open space," west of Vintage View Court and south of Draper Heights Way. Firefighting planes are helping by dropping retardant in the area.State wildfire officials have dubbed it the "Suncrest Fire" and estimated it at 3-10 acres. They said it was started behind a h…

Wildfire spreads several acres after starting behind Draper home

A wildfire has spread three to 10 acres after igniting behind a home in Draper.Draper City Fire crews responded to a wildfire, deemed the Suncrest Fire, on Sund