VIDEO: New Iron Peak Fire threatening structures in southern Utah

A new wildfire that ignited Wednesday in Iron County is now threatening multiple structures in the area, officials said.

Video below shows the Iron Peak Fire burning Wednesday afternoon:

The Iron Peak Fire is in the Cottonwood Mountain area northeast of Parowan and about one mile north of Little Creek Road.

At least 3-5 structures are currently threatened by the wind-driven wildfire, with its cause under investigation.

It was estimated at 800 acres as of about 8 p.m., with no containment yet achieved.

Air resources along with other firefighting crews are on the scene.

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