The latest on active fires that are at least 100 acres large and/or have forced evacuations.
June 26, 2025 @ 8:25 a.m.:
- The France Canyon Fire, burning southeast of Hatch in the Dixie National Forest, is 27,746 acres with 15% containment. The fire, which was caused by lightning, is burning in rough and inaccessible terrain. There is a Stage 1 Fire Restriction for all unincorporated private and all state lands in Washington, Kane and Garfield counties. All of Bryce Canyon National Park is also in a Stage 1 restriction.
- The Forsyth Fire, burning north of St. George, is 9,665 acres with 5% containment. The communities of Pine Valley, Grass Valley and Gray's Ranch are under evacuation. Fourteen structures have been reported lost as of 10:00 a.m. on June 22. Due to fire growth, the Pinto area should be prepared to evacuate.
- There is a community meeting for residents of Pine Valley, Grass Valley and Gray's Ranch tonight at 6 p.m. at the Central Fire Station.
- Bridge Creek Fire, burning north of the Arizona Border in the Navajo Nation is an estimated 2,278 acres with no containment.
A real-time source of all active wildfires and projects across Utah, which is regularly updated by state fire officials.
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