"The fire’s rapid growth to over 500 acres in 24 hours and the swift containment within four days highlight effective resource deployment and favorable weather conditions, making it a notable case of successful wildfire management."
The Teddy Valley wildfire, located in Iron County, Utah, was first discovered on August 27, 2026, and is caused by natural ignition. The fire expanded rapidly from 10 acres at 05:20 UTC to 500 acres by the next day, before stabilizing at 361.3 acres. Containment progressed from 0% to 40% on August 29, 80% later that evening, and reached 100% by August 31, with 36 personnel assigned throughout the containment period. The Utah Division of Forestry and Fire (DFF) remains the jurisdictional agency, and the fire behavior shifted from moderate spotting and torching to minimal spotting and torching as containment improved. Estimated costs are reported at $500,000.
Official source description: 8 Miles SW from Beaver, UT
Minimal; Spotting; 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 and exhibits minimal behavior; standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised for the surrounding area.
IRWIN ID: {DF271688-D780-44C3-812B-469D1EC55F68}
Discovered: Aug 27, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: DFF
Est. Cost to Date: $500,000
Coordinates: 38.1441, -112.7341
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The Teddy Valley Fire has burned 361 acres as of August 31, 2026.
Yes, the Teddy Valley Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Teddy Valley Fire is burning in Iron, UT.
No, the Teddy Valley Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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