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SLC fire clogs rush-hour traffic

Police asked drivers to take a detour.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Fire crews work on a fire near 2115 E. Indiana Circle on Friday, June 27, 2025.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Fire crews work on a fire near 2115 E. Indiana Circle on Friday, June 27, 2025.

A Friday afternoon grass fire on Salt Lake City’s west side created enough smoke to cause delays on Interstate 215, according to Salt Lake City Police Department.

The flames were near Indiana Avenue and I-215 and had spread to dry grass as of about 4 p.m., according to the Salt Lake City Fire Department. On scene, parked trucks burned.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Fire crews work on a fire near 2115 E. Indiana Circle on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Police said the blaze was pushing smoke across the interstate, and asked drivers to “be aware of the fire operations in the area and to take a detour” as crews made progress controlling the flames.

As of 4:41 p.m., fire officials said crews had contained both the truck and grass fires and firefighters were being released from the scene.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Fire crews work on a fire near 2115 E. Indiana Circle on Friday, June 27, 2025.

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