The latest on active fires that are at least 100 acres large and/or have forced evacuations.
Sept. 18, 2025 @ 8:11 a.m.:
- As of Aug. 29, Utah has a statewide Stage 1 Fire Restriction for all unincorporated private and state lands. Stage 2 restrictions remain for some federal land in Utah, including Bryce Canyon National Park, Dixie National Forest and Bureau of Land Management lands.
- As of Sept. 6, the Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for national forest lands in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests will be lifted.
Whether we like it or not, winter is fast approaching! While we're not expecting a widespread freeze in the near future, we can look to historical climate data to give us an idea of when to start thinking about protecting gardens and cold-sensitive vegetation. #utwx #wywx pic.twitter.com/A0VoDeCAYq
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) September 18, 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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The initial power outage last week, caused by the Monroe Canyon fire, lasted for 30 hours. Garkane Energy Cooperative Incorporated will start more permanent repairs to power lines Aug. 6. -
The Monroe Canyon fire has burned 75 square miles, and the wind-whipped fire along the Grand Canyon has become a "megafire." Both are burning so hot that they are spurring the formation of "fire clouds." -
Rob Sowby, a civil engineering professor at Brigham Young University published research earlier this year on the role of public water systems in firefighting. -
The call from Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz may sound prudent, but many fire policy experts worry it may signal a return to aggressive suppression that has been linked to growing wildfire severity. -
As the wildfire approached Blubber Creek near Bryce Canyon National Park, nearly 100 native Bonneville cutthroat trout were caught with nets and hauled out of harm’s way. -
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.
