LOGAN — Firefighters have reached 50 percent containment on the Ricks Springs Fire, which is now estimated at 26 acres in Logan Canyon. The blaze, located about 15 miles northeast of Logan, is burning on both sides of US-89.
The US Forest Service reported evacuations for the Tony Grove Campground remain lifted. A soft closure is still in effect on US-89 between mileposts 477 and 479, with pilot cars guiding traffic through the area.
Approximately 110 personnel are working on the fire. Crews will continue focusing on containment, monitoring, and addressing any hotspots.
No injuries have been reported and no structures have been threatened.
The cause of the fire is suspected to be human caused but remains under investigation.
Forest Service officials are urging travelers to use caution and expect delays due to intermittent closures and upcoming July 24th holiday traffic. They also remind the public to celebrate Pioneer Day responsibly by adhering to local fireworks restrictions, as many communities have bans or specific usage guidelines due to fire danger and dry conditions across Utah.