OGDEN, Utah (AP) — A wildfire that has destroyed three structures is forcing evacuations and closing a highway in northern Utah.

High winds gusting are feeding the brush fire that started Tuesday morning in Weber Canyon.

Thick black smoke has closed U.S. Highway 89 in both directions near the junction with Interstate 84.

Drivers on the highway about 30 miles north of Salt Lake City are being told to take Interstate 15 instead.