"The fire’s rapid expansion from 128 acres to nearly 4,800 acres in just over a month, combined with the substantial resources committed—up to 74 personnel and an estimated cost of $1.7 million—highlights its significant impact on the region’s fire management resources."
The Slough Canyon wildfire, located 41 miles east of Price in Grand County, Utah, was first discovered on August 15, 2026. By August 25 the fire had expanded to 2,898 acres and was fully active, prompting 74 personnel to engage in active suppression. The blaze grew rapidly to 4,774 acres by August 31, at which point containment reached 34% with 15 personnel on the scene. Over the following weeks containment steadily improved, reaching 75% by September 15 and 80% by September 27, while the acreage remained steady at 4,774. The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) remains the primary jurisdictional agency, and the fire is currently described as minimal, smoldering, and creeping with no active fire behavior reported.
Official source description: 41 Miles E from Price, UT
Minimal; Smoldering; Creeping
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Reporting area: . Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-10-10 04:00:00 UTC · Site: P2.
The fire is currently minimal, smoldering, and creeping; general wildfire safety guidance applies, and residents should remain vigilant for any changes in fire behavior.
IRWIN ID: {019119DA-16C0-40AE-ADFE-25AD80EA704E}
Discovered: Aug 15, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BIA
Est. Cost to Date: $1,717,000
Coordinates: 39.3697, -109.9232
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The Slough Canyon Fire has burned 4,774 acres as of October 8, 2026.
As of the latest update, the Slough Canyon Fire is 80% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Slough Canyon Fire is burning in Grand, UT.
The Slough Canyon Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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