The latest on active fires that are at least 100 acres large and/or have forced evacuations.
July 3, 2025 @ 8:38 a.m.:
- The France Canyon Fire, burning southeast of Hatch in the Dixie National Forest, is 33,364 acres with 66% containment. Beyond the statewide Stage 1 Fire Restriction, Bryce Canyon National Park, Dixie National Forest, Color Country BLM District and Paria River BLM District are also in a Stage 1 restriction.
- The Forsyth Fire, burning north of St. George, is 13,566 acres with 43% containment. The fire was caused by lightning, and In its early stages 14 structures were lost in Pine Valley.
- Bridge Creek Fire, burning north of the Arizona Border in the Navajo Nation is an estimated 2,278 acres with no containment.
- Utah has issued a statewide Stage 1 Fire Restriction for all unincorporated private and state lands starting June 28.
⛈️➡️☀️Over the next couple of days, our active monsoon pattern will transition into hot and dry conditions statewide. Please follow local fire and fireworks restrictions to reduce the threat of wildfire ignitions this holiday weekend! #utwx #wywx pic.twitter.com/CNeSecShFv
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) July 3, 2025
Monsoonal moisture has pushed into Utah, setting the stage for thunderstorms & a threat of flash flooding in slot canyons, normally dry washes, & recent burn scars. Here is the Flash Flood Potential Rating for our parks/monuments/rec areas. Stay weather aware this holiday! #UTwx pic.twitter.com/4Ly2l5epwz
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) July 3, 2025
A real-time source of all active wildfires and projects across Utah, which is regularly updated by state fire officials.
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From tents in the park to lines at the cafe, residents in Enterprise have felt the impact of welcoming hundreds of firefighters to town. But they say it’s a small price to pay. -
So far, 13 homes have been lost. Larry Gardner has lived here for 75 years and says their pioneer heritage will help the community rebuild. -
The Forsyth Fire started Thursday in the Pine Valley Mountains and has already burned about 2.3 square miles. It has forced people to evacuate from the Pine Valley community and nearby campgrounds. -
The company uses three types of power cuts to prevent fires. Outages are a health and safety risk, so utilities should use them “surgically,” said Utah’s utility consumer advocate. -
“Anytime we have to ground resources because of unauthorized drones in a wildfire area, it delays the containment of that fire longer,” said one fire management officer. That can put nearby communities and firefighters at risk -
Northern and Southern Utah have been in two different worlds over the winter when it comes to snowpack. -
Human-started fires in 2024 have already surpassed Utah's total for all of last year. With months of dangerous conditions remaining and another firework holiday looming, fire officials are on alert.
