According to Utah Fire Info on Sunday morning, the state had only four new wildfire starts in the previous 24 hours, with one near Roosevelt in eastern Utah, one near Richfield in central Utah, one near Zions National Park in southern Utah, and one near Provo.

While these were listed as small fires (only 31 total acres burned, as of the latest report), they were still dangerous.

Provo City said that the one in Utah County started late Saturday night when someone used fireworks in a banned area. Crews, however, were able to contain the fire quickly and prevent its spread.

The city emphasized that vigilance and prevention are vital during this dangerous fire season and is seeking help from the public for information about how the fire started.

Here is the complete release from Provo City:

“On July 4 at approximately 10:40 p.m., Provo Fire & Rescue responded to a brush fire caused by someone using an aerial firework in a banned area in Slate Canyon Park. Fire crews quickly contained the fire and prevented it from spreading into heavier fuels.

“This fire is a reminder of why proactive wildfire mitigation matters. Fuel reduction work completed along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail (BST) slowed the fire’s progression and prevented it from spreading farther up the hillside into heavier fuels. That mitigation helped keep the fire from escalating into a large wildfire requiring extensive resources, including aircraft and other costly suppression efforts that can quickly reach millions of dollars.

“This incident reinforces why Provo Fire & Rescue supports proactive wildfire prevention measures. The temporary closure of the BYU Y Trailhead during periods of extreme fire danger also helps reduce risk in an area with a single access point, steep terrain, and significant life-safety concerns. It also underscores the importance of preventive measures such as the fireworks ban and Stage 2 fire restrictions, which are designed to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires before they start. We are proud of our Provo residents, the vast majority of whom did adhere to the ban. Without the Slate Canyon incident, there were nearly no other fireworks-related incidents reported.

“Provo City is asking for information about the Slate Canyon fire. Anyone who saw something unusual, or has photos or videos related to the are asked to contact (801) 852-6321 or email fireprevention@provo.gov.”