The latest on active fires that are at least 100 acres large and/or have forced evacuations.
Updated July 26, 2026 @ 8:55 a.m.
- A heat advisory is in effect for the Wasatch Front, Cache Valley, northwest & southwest Utah and the Uinta Basin through Monday
- The Babylon Fire in San Juan County is 107,189 acres with 95% containment
- The Stookey Fire west of Vernon is 11,881 acres with 90% containment
- Road closures remain in effect on portions of Pony Express Road, Sharp Road and Hatch Road
- 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
- The Dixie, Fishlake and Manti-La Sal national forests are in stage 2
- The Ashley National Forest is exempt
NEW: Heat Advisories for this weekend have been expanded to include @ZionNPS and portions of SE Utah, and an Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for the Glen Canyon. Lows in the 70s to around 80 will provide little relief from highs in the 100s. #utwx pic.twitter.com/1Fc6ugUx8A
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) July 25, 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.
