"The Rocky Canyon fire grew rapidly from 600 to over 15,000 acres in just a few days, requiring more than 260 personnel at its peak and costing an estimated $6.2 million. Its swift expansion and high resource commitment highlight the challenges of managing large, human‑caused wildfires in the region."
The Rocky Canyon wildfire, located 6 miles southwest of Henefer in Morgan County, Utah, was first discovered on August 7, 2026. By August 8 it had burned 600 acres, growing to 1,200 acres with 92 personnel and 0% containment by the evening. The fire accelerated dramatically, reaching 13,601 acres on August 11 with 164 personnel and still 0% containment; it peaked at 15,366 acres on August 12, when containment first rose to 25% with 216 personnel. Over the next week containment improved steadily—40% by August 13, 56% by August 15, 72% by August 15 evening, 77% by August 17, 85% by August 18, 88% by August 19, 96% by August 20, and 98% by August 26—while acreage stabilized around 16,464 acres. The fire was declared fully contained on August 31, 2026, with minimal activity remaining and only 2 personnel on the scene. The incident was caused by human activity and was managed by the National Interagency Fire Center.
Official source description: 6 Miles SW from Henefer, UT
Minimal; Smoldering; Creeping
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Salt Lake City. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is now fully contained and only minimal smoldering remains. General wildfire safety guidance still applies—stay away from the fire perimeter, avoid burning debris, and follow any local advisories.
IRWIN ID: {0258851A-69B4-4B68-AC68-7401725397C1}
Discovered: Aug 7, 2026
Cause: Human
Est. Cost to Date: $6,200,000
Coordinates: 40.9395, -111.6421
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The Rocky Canyon Fire has burned 16,464 acres as of September 11, 2026.
Yes, the Rocky Canyon Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The Rocky Canyon Fire is burning in Morgan, UT.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Rocky Canyon Fire remains active.
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