The Babylon wildfire in Utah is a large fire with minimal fire behavior, creeping, and smoldering, and is 97% contained.
Official source description: 25 Miles SW from Monticello, UT
Minimal; Creeping; Smoldering
IRWIN ID: {8FCE6C19-9D6F-4500-AF34-9C0597DCEBA7}
Discovered: Jun 26, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $62,235,000
Coordinates: 37.7343, -109.8087
The Babylon Fire has burned 107,189 acres as of August 8, 2026.
As of the latest update, the Babylon Fire is 97% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Babylon Fire is burning in San Juan, UT.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Babylon Fire remains active.
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