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Brush fire near Slate Canyon contained after Independence Day fireworks

7/5/2026

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A brush fire erupted near Slate Canyon on Provo’s east side on Independence Day, prompting an emergency response.
The five-acre blaze was fully contained by early Sunday morning.
Firefighters arrived minutes after the blaze ignited below the Bonneville Shoreline Trail at 10:40 p.m.
Police urged bystanders stay clear and not fly drones while crews extinguished hot spots.
Officials plan to review fireworks footage as part of investigation into the fire’s cause.

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A brush fire erupted near Slate Canyon on Provo’s east side on Independence Day, prompting an emergency response.
The five-acre blaze was fully contained by early Sunday morning.
Firefighters arrived minutes after the blaze ignited below the Bonneville Shoreline Trail at 10:40 p.m.
Police urged bystanders stay clear and not fly drones while crews extinguished hot spots.
Officials plan to review fireworks footage as part of investigation into the fire’s cause.