Peteetneet Fire near Payson reaches 60% containment
Courtesy Utah Fire Info
The Peteetneet Fire near Payson is shown.A wildfire ignited Sunday near Nebo Loop Road in Payson and grew to an estimated 45 acres before firefighters halted the blaze overnight.
Named the Peteetneet Fire, the blaze initially threatened structures, but air and ground resources quickly responded to the scene and there was no impact to infrastructure, according Utah Fire Info.
Overnight Sunday, crews worked to secure the perimeter, and continued suppression efforts Monday morning, authorities said. By Monday morning, the fire reached 60% containment.
Utah Fire Info said the fire as human caused, however, the specific cause remains under investigation.
