"The Stookey fire is notable for its rapid growth from 11,881 to 12,781.68 acres within a month while maintaining 100% containment, demonstrating effective management of a large natural wildfire."
The Stookey wildfire, located in Tooele County, Utah, was discovered on July 10, 2026, and was declared inactive on August 15, 2026. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is the jurisdictional agency, and the fire was determined to be of natural cause. By the first official report on August 6, the blaze had burned 11,881 acres and was 100% contained, with 21 personnel on the scene and minimal fire behavior. A subsequent update on August 7 confirmed the same acreage and containment, adding a short description that the fire was 7 miles west of Vernon, UT, and estimating costs at $6,600,000. The most recent update on September 11 shows the fire had expanded to 12,781.68 acres while remaining fully contained, with continued minimal, creeping, smoldering, and crowning behavior and the same personnel and cost figures.
Official source description: 7 Miles W from Vernon, UT
Minimal; Creeping; Smoldering; Crowning
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Tooele. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Given the fire’s minimal behavior and full containment, standard wildfire safety precautions apply; remain aware of local advisories and avoid unnecessary exposure to the area.
IRWIN ID: {A32B1A1F-AF64-4903-9B75-8BCB276EB1DE}
Discovered: Jul 10, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BLM
Est. Cost to Date: $6,600,000
Coordinates: 40.1499, -112.5603
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The Stookey Fire has burned 12,782 acres as of September 11, 2026.
Yes, the Stookey Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Stookey Fire is burning in Tooele, UT.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Stookey Fire remains active.
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