"This incident is notable for its large size—nearly 100,000 acres—and the rapid containment achieved, demonstrating effective resource deployment and fire suppression tactics."
The Cottonwood wildfire, located 5 miles east of Beaver in Beaver County, Utah, was discovered on 2026-06-22 and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. The fire has burned 97,464 acres and reached 95% containment by 2026-08-06, with minimal fire behavior and isolated torching reported throughout the timeline. Personnel numbers have steadily decreased from 63 on the first report to 33 by the final update, reflecting the fire’s containment progress. The estimated cost rose slightly from $62,671,500 to $62,771,500 as the fire was fully contained on 2026-08-31.
Official source description: 5 Miles E from Beaver, UT
Minimal; Smoldering; Isolated Torching
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Enoch. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is now fully contained with minimal behavior; standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised for the surrounding area.
IRWIN ID: {B1B09572-CD77-4B0A-8E06-71284617A28F}
Discovered: Jun 22, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $62,771,500
Coordinates: 38.2698, -112.5508
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The Cottonwood Fire has burned 97,464 acres as of August 31, 2026.
Yes, the Cottonwood Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Cottonwood Fire is burning in Beaver, UT.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Cottonwood Fire remains active.
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