The latest on active fires that are at least 100 acres large and/or have forced evacuations.
July 11, 2025 @ 5:33 p.m.:
- Fire officials say that the Deer Creek Fire, burning in San Juan County near Old La Sal, is an estimated 6,515 acres. Homes are threatened and evacuations are in place. Between Deer Creek and the other Utah fires, crews and resources are stretched thin, with local, state and federal resources all being deployed.
- The Gap Fire, burning south of Scipio on Highway 50, is approximately 670 acres and is 30% contained.
- The France Canyon Fire, burning southeast of Hatch in the Dixie National Forest, is 34,943 acres with 90% 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 15,363 acres with 58% containment. The fire was caused by lightning, and in its early stages, 14 structures were lost in Pine Valley.
- Bridge Creek Fire, discoverd on June 13 and burning north of the Arizona Border in the Navajo Nation, is an estimated 2,288 acres with 80% containment.
- Utah has issued a statewide Stage 1 Fire Restriction for all unincorporated private and state lands starting June 28.
#DeerCreekFire Update
— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 11, 2025
The fire is now estimated at 4,000 acres.
🔥 Evacuations are in place and resources are actively working the fire.
🚧 Hwy 46 is closed — check @UDOTTraffic for the latest road updates.
Please avoid the area and follow all official evacuation orders.#FFSLKW pic.twitter.com/S07gtunfdE
A real-time source of all active wildfires and projects across Utah, which is regularly updated by state fire officials.
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