"The Broad wildfire’s rapid expansion from 30 to 145 acres within three days highlights a significant growth rate, underscoring the need for continued monitoring and potential resource allocation."
The Broad wildfire, located in Weber County, Utah, was first discovered on September 5, 2026, at 18:57:24. By the latest update on September 8, 2026, the fire had expanded to 145 acres, up from 30 acres at discovery and 134 acres reported later that day. The cause remains undetermined, and no jurisdictional agency has been identified. Current fire behavior and containment status are not reported, so no specific behavior details are available. Over the course of the timeline, the fire grew steadily, with a notable increase of 104 acres between the first and second reports and a modest 11-acre increase by the final update.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Ogden. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
General wildfire safety guidance applies; remain aware of local advisories and avoid outdoor activities in the fire’s vicinity.
IRWIN ID: {F702CFA6-1254-4E62-AFFA-A4A364F100DA}
Discovered: Sep 5, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Coordinates: 41.1361, -111.8994
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The Broad Fire has burned 145 acres as of September 8, 2026.
The Broad Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Broad Fire is burning in Weber, UT.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Broad Fire remains active.
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