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Fire officials say containment of Davis County fire increasing

(Leah Hogsten | Tribune file photo) A planes drops fire retardant after a fast-moving wildfire broke out on the mountainside in the Kaysville/Fruit Heights area on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. Fire officials said Wednesday evening the crews had reached 68% containment on the blaze.

The Francis Fire, which burned more than 350 acres and prompted evacuations in Fruit Heights on Monday, is 68% contained, state fire officials said Wednesday night.

Tuesday rains slowed the burn, which may have been ignited by lightning a week ago before high winds caused it to spread quickly.

Several trails around the area of the fire, including a segment of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail between Bair Canyon and Adam’s Canyon remain closed.

This article will be updated as more information becomes available.