HURRICANE — In a remote Hurricane location Saturday afternoon, a motorhome and trailer erupted into flames, causing minor injuries and the loss of personal possessions on the property.
Just before 1 p.m., emergency response teams were dispatched to a reported fire incident, according to a Hurricane Valley Fire and Rescue social media release. Upon reaching the scene, firefighters were confronted with flames consuming a motorhome, accompanied by another trailer and assorted belongings. The fire had already spread, covering an estimated quarter-acre area.
Firefighters wasted no time deploying their resources to contain and extinguish the blaze. Hurricane Valley Fire District Battalion Chief Tyler Ames told St. George News the fire took place on a property on Turf Sod Road near the Dixie Springs area and was initially reported as a controlled burn. Due to the fire’s remote location, access to water sources was limited and replenishments had to be shuttled to the scene.
One individual sustained minor burns and was evaluated by emergency medical services personnel. The individual refused treatment from first responders. No firefighters suffered injuries during the operation.
Investigators aimed to unravel the circumstances leading to the ignition and subsequent spread of the fire and an active investigation is underway.
The Hurricane Valley Fire District and Hurricane City Police Department responded to the scene.
Regarding controlled burns, Ames emphasized the importance of obtaining a burn permit, which entails familiarizing oneself with the required regulations.
Additionally, he cautioned against conducting burns during windy conditions and warned that only natural vegetation is permissible for burning, with strict prohibitions against materials such as construction debris, tires or trash.
“Always having an adequate water source is important,” Ames said. “And making sure whatever else you’re burning is combined and it’s not around other things that are going to catch on fire.”
This report is based on statements from emergency responders and may not contain the full scope of findings.
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Crews respond after a blaze consumes a motorhome and trailer in Hurricane, Utah, April 20, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Chris Wyler, St. George News
A blaze consumes a motorhome and trailer in Hurricane, Utah, April 20, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Chris Wyler, St. George News
A blaze consumes a motorhome and trailer in Hurricane, Utah, April 20, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Chris Wyler, St. George News
A blaze consumes a motorhome and trailer in Hurricane, Utah, April 20, 2024 | Photo by Hurricane Valley Fire District, St. George News
A blaze consumes a motorhome and trailer in Hurricane, Utah, April 20, 2024 | Photo by Hurricane Valley Fire District, St. George News
A blaze consumes a motorhome and trailer in Hurricane, Utah, April 20, 2024 | Photo by Hurricane Valley Fire District, St. George News
A blaze consumes a motorhome and trailer in Hurricane, Utah, April 20, 2024 | Photo by Hurricane Valley Fire District, St. George News
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