LOGAN — Firefighters reported making significant progress in containing the Green Canyon Fire, bringing it to 50% containment as of Sunday evening. The blaze was first reported earlier in the day at 11:20 a.m. near the small electrical substation, east of North Logan.
Logan City Fire Marshal Craig Humphreys said the first crews arrived on the scene within three minutes and quickly called for a second alarm, which brought additional units from Logan City and Cache County.
“We divided the fire between a north and south division and assigned resources on both divisions,” explained Humphreys. “We were able to hook to a hydrant and relay pump with our structural firetrucks up to the substation, so we could have wet lines on both north and south flanks.”
The initial attack primarily focused on protecting the power poles and the Rocky Mountain Power substation, as well as the residences nearby to the west.
Humphreys said crews were successful in keeping the fire from damaging any homes, electrical infrastructure, and the water treatment facility in Green Canyon. Crews on the ground were assisted by helicopters and planes, dropping water and retardant on hot spots.
“So, we had three protection priorities,” explained the fire marshal. “The crews worked extremely hard, extremely fast on a hot day, and got a lot done in a hurry.”
The fire is estimated to have burned roughly five acres. It is still moving east up the mountainside, in steep terrain.
Humphreys said the cause of the fire is under investigation by the U.S. Forest Service. Crews will continue to monitor for hot spots and are expected to remain on the scene through Monday.
The blaze temporarily knocked out power to more than 4000 homes, according to Rocky Mountain Power. Electricity was restored by 4:30 p.m.