Iron Fire Tops 37K Acres, Now 17% Contained; Evacuations Remain in Place

Human-caused Utah fire explodes to 37,172 acres, sends Eureka residents fleeing

Evacuations began across parts of Utah on Saturday night as the Iron Fire remained 0% contained. By Sunday, it had spread to 21,935 acres and then 37,172 acres by Wednesday morning at just 17% contained across Juab, Utah, and Tooele counties. The Daily Herald reported that the human-caused fire remained a serious threat even though no primary structures were destroyed overnight, according to authorities. The state is facing several fires, includ…

Utah Iron Fire hits 37,000 acres as Eureka stays evacuated; incoming storms threaten new flare-ups

Utah's Iron Fire grew to 37,172 acres Wednesday with 17% containment as mandatory evacuations remained in place for the town of Eureka, with forecasters warning that afternoon thunderstorms and high winds could drive new fire behavior.

Iron Fire tops 37K acres, now 17% contained; evacuations remain in place

EUREKA, Utah, June 24, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Iron Fire, first discovered Friday northwest or Eureka, has grown to 37,172 as of Tuesday morning. Containment is estimated at 17% percent. Personnel assigned to the fire number 519, with 15 crews. Ten engines are at the scene, along with three other heavy equipment related to firefighting. Two helicopters are overhead. “Last night, firefighters engaged in a firing operation on the eastern flank…

Iron Fire expands to over 37,000 acres, reaches 17% containment

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