Babylon Fire at 106.6K Acres, 50% Contained

Babylon Fire at 106.6K acres, 50% contained

SAN JUAN COUNTY, Utah, July 15, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Babylon Fire now stands at 106,610 acres and 50% contained, and columns of smoke are no longer visible from some vantage points, “but that does not mean the fire is out.” So says an update from the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office. “Wildfires of this size can continue to burn beneath the surface, smolder in heavy fuels, and produce hot spots that may not be visible from nearby communiti…

A week of firefighting efforts sees growth from 0 to 50% contained

After a grueling week of record-breaking heat and explosive fire behavior, the Babylon Fire has reached a critical 50% containment.