Multiple wildfires are currently active across Utah. The following is a summary of the latest information regarding the size, containment, and local impact of each major incident.
Cove Fire – Sevier County
- Size: 256 acres
- Containment: Unknown
- Cause: Natural
- Discovered: July 15
Deer Creek Fire – San Juan County
- Size: 14,760 acres
- Containment: 7%
- Cause: Unknown
- Discovered: July 10
- Evacuations & Impacts: Evacuation orders are in effect for all areas within five miles of the fire, including Upper 2 Mile Road to the Utah-Colorado border, the area up to Mount Manns, Wray Mesa, and Doe Canyon. Twelve structures and one communications site have been reported as damaged or destroyed.
- More Information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/utmlf-deer-creek
Diamond Canyon Fire – Grand County
- Size: 114 acres
- Containment: Unknown
- Cause: Natural
- Discovered: July 15
France Canyon Fire – Garfield County
- Size: 34,943 acres
- Containment: 90%
- Cause: Natural
- Discovered: June 11
Bridge Creek Fire – San Juan County
- Size: 2,588 acres
- Containment: 90%
- Cause: Natural
- Discovered: June 13
Forsyth Fire – Washington County
- Size: 15,676 acres
- Containment: 81%
- Cause: Natural
- Discovered: June 19
Mica Fire – Tooele County
- Size: 1,500 acres
- Containment: 78%
- Cause: Human
- Discovered: July 8