Evacuations lifted outside Salt Lake City but danger from Sandhurst Fire not over, officials warn

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Watch: Flames shoot into sky as Sandhurst Fire burns outside Salt Lake City

Video recorded near Salt Lake City shows flames from the Sandhurst Fire shooting into the sky on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Several homes have been evacuated in the area because of the fire.

SALT LAKE CITY – Residents living near the Sandhurst Fire burning outside Salt Lake City have been allowed to return to their homes after crews' hard work prevented the wildfire from advancing overnight, but officials warn that the danger isn’t over.

The Salt Lake City Police Department said it was called in to assist after the Sandhurst Fire broke out over the weekend and quickly began to burn up a hillside in an area known as Ensign Peak.

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This image shows the intense flames from the Sandhurst Fire burning outside Salt Lake City on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

(Salt Lake City Police Department)

Homes in the area were evacuated, and fire crews quickly descended upon the area to battle the blaze on the ground and from the air.

A park was also closed in the area so firefighters could safely access a water source. Police were stationed in the area to be on the lookout for suspicious activity and to prevent people from returning to the area.

Crews worked diligently throughout the weekend, and their hard work eventually paid off late Sunday night.

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Watch: Smoke from Sandhurst Fire rises into the air above Salt Lake City

Crews are continuing to battle the Sandhurst Fire burning outside Salt Lake City that had led to the evacuation of several homes in the area.

"(Sunday), in consultation with the Sandhurst Fire incident commander, the Salt Lake City Police Department lifted all evacuation orders previously associated with the Sandhurst Fire," the SLCPD said in a statement.

However, officials warned that the danger isn’t over completely.

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"The Sandhurst Fire incident command team is requesting residents, once returned, to remain prepared to evacuate, if needed," the statement continued. "The Sandhurst Fire incident management team is drafting conditions under which the evacuation order would be re-instated."

Officials are still requesting that non-residents avoid the area, and trail closures in the area remain in effect.

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As of Monday, the Sandhurst Fire remains at 204 acres and is 10% contained. Crews will continue to secure the area, and the hope is that the containment will increase by Monday night.

Officials said the Sandhurst Fire was of human origin, but an official cause has not yet been released.