PROVO, Utah (ABC4) — Residents in Provo are cleaning up after Wednesday's rain caused a mudslide in the Buckley Draw Fire burn scar area.

City crews said they had to respond to clear debris and mud on Nevada Avenue and Slate Canyon Drive. Debris also made it as far as State Street, where Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) crews responded and reopened the street.

"Debris flow channels were able to protect homes in the area; however, a significant amount of mud reached the church at the intersection of Nevada Avenue and Slate Canyon Drive," Provo City officials said in a statement on social media.

While crews are continuing their work, city officials are asking the public to avoid the Slate Canyon and Nevada Avenue area and follow the posted detour routes. Slate Canyon will have to

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