Draper Fire wildland crews joined Utah's Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday, Oct. 21, for a second straight day of controlled burns near the Suncrest area and Peak View.
The burn was expected to last until about 3 p.m., Draper City said on X. DNR crews were running the operation with Draper Fire's wildland team on site to assist.
The work followed a longer burn on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the same Suncrest and Peak View area and adjacent open space. That burn ran until about 5:30 p.m., according to Draper City.
Two days of fire activity near a popular Draper recreation corridor means residents in the area have seen visible smoke and flames. The fires are planned and controlled.
Officials assured residents the burns would be watched heavily by federal foresters, according to KUTV. Salt Lake County Emergency Management said the burns are designed to reduce the buildup of vegetation and other fuels in the area, lowering the risk of future wildfires along the Wasatch range.
"Please, do not be alarmed if you see smoke coming from these areas," Salt Lake County Emergency Management said. "Calling 911 to report smoke from these prescribed burns is unnecessary."
The agency added that residents should call 911 if they observe smoke or fire that appears unrelated to the prescribed burns or poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Utah recorded 1,240 wildfires during the 2026 season, burning 560,795 acres, according to state data. Roughly half were caused by lightning.
Residents near Suncrest and Peak View who want to stay informed can follow Draper City's social media accounts for updates on burn schedules. Anyone who sees fire activity that looks unrelated to the planned operations should call 911.
