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id: 4e5e652bdd
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-08 18:21 MST
updated: 2026-11-08 18:52 MST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Fire blocks two eastbound lanes on 4700 South in Taylorsville

A fire blocked two of three eastbound lanes on 4700 South near Simmental Drive in Taylorsville Sunday evening, according to UDOT. KUTV reported the fire was put out quickly.

Section: [Public Safety](/salt-lake-city/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Utah Department of Transportation](/salt-lake-city/wiki/utah-department-of-transportation.md)

## Coverage

- [KUTV 2News](https://kutv.com/news/local/fire-blocks-two-lanes-on-eastbound-sr-266-in-taylorsville), 2026-11-08 18:21 MST: Fire blocks two eastbound lanes on 4700 South at Simmental Drive in Taylorsville
- [ABC4 Utah](https://www.abc4.com/news/traffic/fire-blocks-lanes-4700-south/), 2026-11-08 18:52 MST: Fire blocks lanes on 4700 South in Taylorsville

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