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Widemouth 2 Fire

"Rapid overnight growth"

114,957
Acres
27%
Contained
791
Personnel

Situation Summary

The Widemouth 2 wildfire in Millard County, UT, is an active fire with extreme behavior, group torching, and long-range spotting. The fire has grown to 114,957 acres with 27% containment.

Official source description: 2 Miles SW from Kanosh, UT

Current Fire Behavior

Extreme; Group Torching; Long-range Spotting

Intelligence Timeline

Sun, Aug 9 - 12:00 AM Source: NIFC
114,957 acres
27% cont.
Sat, Aug 8 - 5:00 PM Source: NIFC
114,685 acres
24% cont.
Sat, Aug 8 - 12:00 AM Source: NIFC
106,450 acres
24% cont.
Fri, Aug 7 - 7:13 AM Source: NIFC
105,410 acres
19% cont.
Thu, Aug 6 - 8:32 PM Source: NIFC
96,702 acres
10% cont.

Location

Public Safety & Travel

Preparedness Advice

Residents in the surrounding areas should remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders if issued.

IRWIN ID: {07C99ED8-E61D-43F0-AF86-B3A75F30781C}

Discovered: Jul 27, 2026

Cause: Natural

Managing Agency: USFS

Est. Cost to Date: $18,144,793

Coordinates: 38.7289, -112.499

Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Widemouth 2 Fire burned?

The Widemouth 2 Fire has burned 114,957 acres as of August 9, 2026.

Is the Widemouth 2 Fire contained?

As of the latest update, the Widemouth 2 Fire is 27% contained.

What caused the Widemouth 2 Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Natural.

Where is the Widemouth 2 Fire located?

The Widemouth 2 Fire is burning in Millard, UT.

Is the Widemouth 2 Fire still active?

Yes, as of the latest official update, the Widemouth 2 Fire remains active.

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