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Wild Goose Fire

Feed checked
Oct 23, 2026 01:40 UTC
Source record updated
Oct 22, 2026 15:00 UTC
Last recorded incident change
Aug 7, 2026 07:13 UTC

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

The last recorded incident change is more than 14 days old or undated. Historical fire behavior and summaries below are not confirmation of current conditions.

12,665
Acres
100%
Contained
19
Personnel

Situation Summary

Automated summary generated: Oct 22, 2026 15:25 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.

The Wild Goose wildfire, located in Millard County, Utah, was discovered on June 26, 2026, and is caused by natural factors. The U.S. Forest Service is the jurisdictional agency overseeing the incident. By August 6, 2026, the fire had burned 12,665 acres and was fully contained (100%) with 19 personnel on the scene, exhibiting minimal fire behavior. The next day, the fire remained at 12,665 acres and 100% containment, with fire behavior described as minimal, isolated torching, creeping, and smoldering; the estimated cost was reported as $18,278,317. The situation has stabilized with no further growth or containment changes noted in the timeline.

Official source description: 12 Miles NE from Fillmore, UT

Fire Behavior in Last Recorded Report

Minimal; Isolated Torching; Creeping; Smoldering

Intelligence Timeline

Fri, Aug 7 - 7:13 AM Source: NIFC
12,665 acres
100% cont.
Thu, Aug 6 - 8:32 PM Source: NIFC
12,665 acres
100% cont.

Location

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Public Safety & Travel

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NIFC fire information and official resources β†’

IRWIN ID: {6348CACA-A8F1-4260-99AF-B4F9DF50A628}

Discovered: Jun 26, 2026

Cause: Natural

Managing Agency: USFS

Est. Cost to Date: $18,278,317

Coordinates: 39.1164, -112.1821

Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Wild Goose Fire burned?

The Wild Goose Fire has burned 12,665 acres as of August 7, 2026.

Is the Wild Goose Fire contained?

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

What caused the Wild Goose Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Natural.

Where is the Wild Goose Fire located?

The Wild Goose Fire is burning in Millard, UT.

Is the Wild Goose Fire still active?

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

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