5 Active Wildfires In Utah As Of Late June 2026

Five large, active wildfires are currently burning across Utah, threatening homes and forcing evacuations. These fires are spread throughout a region extending from north of Salt Lake City to south of Provo. As of late June 2026, Utah is facing an early and dangerous wildfire season driven by severe drought, extreme heat, and low humidity. The state has been under a state of emergency as firefighters battle multiple large, fast-moving blazes that have forced evacuations and threatened homes 

The situation is described as straining resources across the state, with over 80,000 acres burned collectively by the five major fires noted in the report (0:15-0:30). The extreme conditions, including dry grass and trees, have created a highly combustible environment, leading to dangerous incidents for residents, such as smoke and ash obscuring travel visibility (0:35-0:38, 0:56-1:04).

Here's A List Of 3 Out Of 5 Of Those Fires And What's Happened

1. Cottonwood Fire: Located in southwest Utah, this fire grew rapidly to over 24,000 acres shortly after it was reported.
2. Bonneville Fire: High above Salt Lake City, this fire reached approximately 40% containment as of the report's recording.
3. Iron Fire: Located near Eureka, this blaze charred more than 31,000 acres and presented significant containment challenges.