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Snyder Fire

Feed checked
Nov 8, 2026 02:20 UTC
Source record updated
Nov 5, 2026 17:02 UTC
Last recorded incident change
Nov 5, 2026 17:02 UTC

Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.

30,202
Acres
100%
Contained
10
Personnel

Situation Summary

Automated summary generated: Nov 5, 2026 17:25 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.

The Snyder wildfire in Grand County, Utah, was first discovered on 2026-06-27 and reported by the BLM. By 2026-08-31 the fire had burned 28,264 acres and was 100% contained, with 10 personnel on the scene. On 2026-11-05 the acreage increased to 30,202 acres while containment remained at 100%, and the estimated cost was $7,940,392.

Official source description: 13 Miles W from Grand Junction, CO

Fire Behavior in Last Recorded Report

Minimal; Creeping; Smoldering

Recorded Fire Progression

Historical observations from incident reports, not a live forecast. Acreage and containment can decrease when agencies correct their estimates.

Available reports

2

First recorded acreage

28,264 acres

Last recorded acreage

30,202 acres

Latest available source report: Nov 5, 2026 17:02 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.

Reported acreage increased by 1,938 acres between the first and last available acreage measurements. Recorded containment was unchanged by 0.0 percentage points, from 100.0% (Aug 31, 2026) to 100.0% (Nov 5, 2026), using the first and last reports with a known containment value.

Reported changes over time

Report date (UTC)AcresContainmentSource
Aug 31, 2026 20:4028,264100.0%NIFC
Nov 5, 2026 17:0230,202100.0%NIFC
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Report date (UTC)AcresContainmentSource
Aug 31, 2026 20:4028,264100.0%NIFC
Nov 5, 2026 17:0230,202100.0%NIFC

Location

Regional Air Quality

23
Good
AQI · OZONE

Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.

Reporting area: Not reported. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).

Observed: 2026-11-08 01:00:00 UTC Β· Site: Moab #7.

Public Safety & Travel

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NIFC fire information and official resources β†’

IRWIN ID: {532AE2EA-D27E-475B-A2A6-D4875FB9D8E7}

Discovered: Jun 27, 2026

Cause: Natural

Managing Agency: BLM

Est. Cost to Date: $7,940,392

Coordinates: 39.0079, -109.0585

Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Snyder Fire burned?

The Snyder Fire has burned 30,202 acres as of November 5, 2026.

Is the Snyder Fire contained?

Yes, the Snyder Fire is fully contained (100%).

What caused the Snyder Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Natural.

Where is the Snyder Fire located?

The Snyder Fire is burning in Grand, UT.

Is the Snyder Fire still active?

The Snyder Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.

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