Mayor Erin Mendenhall

More than 125 million Americans are under heat alerts as a historic heat wave scorches much of the West. Multiple cities, including Salt Lake City, have already shattered heat records, with triple-digit temperatures expected to persist. @KaynaWhitworth reports.

Thanks to the incredible work of the firefighters, the #BonnevilleFire transitioned back to the local unit this morning. Crews and engines will remain on scene working until containment is reached and visible hotspots are extinguished. The fire remains at 566 acres and 95% contained. This is still an active fire, and the trail closures remain in place until further notice. Please do not report the smoke, which will continue to be visible. The University of Utah President Taylor Randall and CEO of University of Utah Healthcare Dr. Bob Carter attended morning briefing to personally thank the firefighters for their heroic efforts. To paraphrase, he mentioned how often you hear the phrase in wildland fire "Hold the Line". It wasn't until Saturday night when he understood the literal meaning. Staff watched from the buildings as firefighters lined up along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail all night as a last defense against the quick moving flame front. Working tirelessly to prevent the fire from reaching the hospitals and preventing a mass evacuation. There's few things more impressive and inspiring than watching brave men and women standing in line, in the path of a fire, to protect our communities. It was truly heroic. They held that line... and saved lives The Northern Utah Type 3 Incident Management Team and crews working the fire want to express their deep appreciation to the staff of University of Utah (including the hospitals), SLC Fire Department, SLC Emergency Management, SLCO Emergency Management, SLC Police Department, SLC Park Rangers, SLC 911 dispatch, the initial attack resources, and all those that have supported the Team to extinguish this fire. It's truly a coordinated effort, and words don't do justice to the gratitude we feel for the community. It's going to be a long, difficult fire season. This was the first of likely many fires for our Northern Utah Team and crews will respond to this summer. And while we'd rather not be here under these circumstances... we're grateful we were here to hold the line. Stay strong, Utah 🔥 (Note of education: It was feasible to hold the line on this fire because of the existing fuel break of the trail, the small grass vegetation, and the right wind and uphill topography (along with many other favorable factors). This type of direct attack isn't always an option and rarely are conditions ideal where it's safe to do. The ability to stop this fire on one side quickly should not be used as comparison to larger fires in dense vegetation, burning much hotter and more dangerous. Have grace with our firefighters on this and all fires. We're quite literally doing our best, the safest way possible. Fire is the only natural disaster we ask men and women to stand in front of and stop. And that's easier said than done 🔥)

“READY” EVACUATION NOTICE for #BonnevilleFire in Salt Lake City, UT READY means THERE IS CURRENTLY NO IMMEDIATE THREAT, but conditions could change quickly. Residents should take steps now to prepare in case an evacuation becomes necessary.