New Wild Goose Fire near Holden already at 40 acres

Homes under evacuation connected to Wild Goose Fire near Scipio; section of U.S. 50 is closed

Holden, Utah • The Wild Goose Fire located in Millard County has grown so large that it has now closed part of a highway and forced an evacuation order.

Breaking: Wild Goose Fire closes U.S. Highway 50; evacuations ordered south of Scipio

HOLDEN, Utah, June 27, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A fast-moving wildfire closed U.S. Highway 50 between Scipio and Aurora early Saturday as numerous homes south of Scipio remained under evacuation orders. The Wild Goose Fire, burning near Holden, was estimated at 400 acres in a 10 p.m. Friday update posted by Utah Fire Info. The fire continued to burn actively Friday night. Motorists were urged to avoid the area, while residents were told to follow…

Wild Goose Fire forces evacuations near Scipio in Millard County

The Wild Goose Fire has forced the evacuation of multiple homes south of Scipio after igniting in Millard County on Friday.The evacuation order was issued early

New Wild Goose Fire near Holden already at 40 acres

Another new wildfire was sparked near Holden in central Utah on Friday, one of many fire starts across the state throughout the day.The Wild Goose Fire is located east of Holden in Millard County, and has already grown to 40 acres.According to a photo shared by Utah Fire Info, the fire is located on the side of a nearby mountain.Officials have yet to say if any homes are threatened or if residents should at least be on the lookout for possible e…