Provo Fire Erupts Near Stadium of Fire Event

A large brush fire ignited above Slate Canyon in Provo on Saturday night, casting an ominous glow visible to thousands attending the Stadium of Fire event. The Provo Fire Department was dispatched to combat the blaze, which occurred south of Y Mountain.

Law enforcement officials took to social media to alert the public, requesting that people avoid Slate Canyon Drive and surrounding areas. They also issued a warning against flying drones above or near the fire. At the time of the report, details regarding the fire's exact size and cause were still emerging, though initial confirmations indicated it had reached half an acre.