The latest on active fires that are at least 100 acres large and/or have forced evacuations.
Updated Aug. 5, 2026 @ 1:06 p.m.
- The Widemouth 2 Fire, burning south of Kanosh in Millard County in the Fishlake National Forest, is 97,288 acres and 10% contained
- Kanosh evacuations are from Tukey Track Lane and Cemetery Road south
- The Millard County Sheriff has updated some evacuation zones around Fillmore and Meadow to SET status (maps here)
- The Black Canyon Fire in Sanpete/Emery counties is 2,111 acres with no containment
- The Reeder subdivision remains under an evacuation order
- The Little Horse Fire southwest of Fruitland is 119 acres with 50% containment
- There are evacuations for Avintaquin Canyon down to the Strawberry River and also Morning Star Ranch
- Utah is under stage 2 fire restrictions, meaning no open fires of any kind
- All state land and all unincorporated private lands in all 29 counties
- All BLM-managed public lands
- All National Park Service lands
- Fishlake and Manti-La Sal national forests are in stage 2
- The Dixie National Forest is in stage 1 fire restrictions
🌡️Hot temperatures are expected again late this week for most Utah valley locations. Highs will climb around 10 degrees above average Friday and Saturday, with warm overnight lows offering little relief. #utwx pic.twitter.com/098C1Uxr9P
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) August 5, 2026
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 hybrid approach returns authority to local cities and towns, but still preserves the governor’s emergency order and the state forester’s ability to issue new restrictions. -
People in Monticello, Utah, have been tense and preparing to evacuate since shortly after the Babylon Fire started June 26.
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The national preparedness level has yet to hit its highest level, but resources are under pressure. Nearly 17,000 people have been assigned to the fires, along with hundreds of engines and air support. -
Even though Utah has resources, many people look to their neighbors when they need help with animal evacuations. Local rescues and the Utah State University extension can help with livestock and finding foster homes while locals wait to go back home. -
“I've always thought the cowboys were tough, and they are, but they don't compare to a firefighter,” said Heidi Redd, who fought for over 50 years to preserve the Dugout Ranch. -
Bigger fires require more firefighters and more money. And the latest outlook expects Utah’s bad fire conditions to continue through August. -
Utah's largest wildfire has killed cattle, destroyed grazing land and left ranchers facing years of recovery. For one Piute County family, the damage extends far beyond the flames.
