"This incident is notable for its rapid early growth—over 3,800 acres within a day—and the substantial resources committed, including 102 personnel and an estimated cost exceeding $1.5 million, before achieving full containment."
The Tom Creek wildfire, located 10 miles south of Dugway in Tooele County, Utah, was discovered on August 24, 2026, and is a natural fire under the jurisdiction of the BLM. The fire rapidly expanded from 20 acres to 3,860 acres by August 25, then stabilized at 4,991 acres by August 27, where it reached 5% containment. Over the following week, containment steadily increased, reaching 45% by August 28, 61% by August 29, and 80% by August 30, before plateauing at 85% through September 5. By September 7 containment rose to 95%, and the fire was declared 100% contained on September 12, with final acreage reported as 4,859 acres. Throughout the timeline, personnel peaked at 102 on August 28 and gradually decreased to 5 by the final report, while estimated costs rose from $150,000 to $1,518,000.
Official source description: 10 Miles S from Dugway, UT
Minimal; Creeping; Backing
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IRWIN ID: {D5B42A74-1101-4286-AE9C-1F307D148333}
Discovered: Aug 24, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BLM
Est. Cost to Date: $1,509,000
Coordinates: 40.0046, -112.7059
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The Tom Creek Fire has burned 4,991 acres as of September 21, 2026.
Yes, the Tom Creek Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Tom Creek Fire is burning in Tooele, UT.
The Tom Creek Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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