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Grouse Creek • Fire officials on Sunday said they have 100 percent containment on a wildfire that burned grass and brush near Grouse Creek in Box Elder County.
The wildfire — which started at 1 p.m. Saturday — burned 703 acres before being contained Sunday evening.
Flames had burned up a hill, then split into two directions, threatening six structures — including houses — but crews prevented any of the buildings from burning, according to spokesman Mitch Zundel.
The cause is under investigation.
Hillcrest • A second fire in Box Elder County burned a four-wheeled trailer, a motorcycle, two lawnmowers and a snowmobile, as well as 5.5 acres in Deweyville Sunday morning.
The fire started at 9 a.m. and initially threatened structures before crews from Garland, Tremonton and Fielding extinguished it, according to Zundel.
Fire officials are investigating the cause.
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