News LIVE: Authorities work to contain fire at Brooks Nature Park

Written by E. George Goold
April 24, 2024
A firefighter douses the flames at Brooks Nature Park, St. George, Utah, April 24, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Paul Ford, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — A section of 200 North downtown was closed as firefighters worked to contain the fire at Brooks Nature Park at 452 N Main St.

A large pillar of smoke was visible from miles away. Eyewitness reports indicated a strong first responder presence on Skyline Drive. Reporter E. George Goold said the flames had died down in the area as well. And as of 9:55 p.m., the fire was officially contained and out.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

9 p.m.: Firefighters report small pockets of flames still burning on hillside near nature park.

9:15 p.m.: Eyewitness report there are a handful of small flames and the smoke is nearly gone.

9:55 p.m.: No flames visible.

This is a developing story.

Reporter Chris Reed also captured this video from the parking lot at the intersection of St. George Boulevard and Bluff Street.

Reporter Chris Reed contributed to this report.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Eric George Goold came to St. George News from southwestern Colorado, where he was a radio news reporter. He has been a journalist for over 20 years in five different states. He graduated with a master's degree in English from Kansas State University and writes nonfiction as well. Goold has been published in Sunstone Magazine and has done multiple public readings about local history. When he has free time, he enjoys chess, movies and dogs.

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