Babylon Fire map & updates
The Babylon Fire burned in San Juan County, UT (25 Miles SW from Monticello, UT). Final reported size 107,189 acres, 100% contained.
Babylon Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-08-12). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Babylon Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Durango, CO | 110 mi |
| Farmington, NM | 112 mi |
| Grand Junction, CO | 114 mi |
| Cedar City, UT | 178 mi |
| Glenwood Springs, CO | 184 mi |
| Spanish Fork, UT | 192 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — June 26, 2026
- Contained — August 12, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — August 12, 2026
- Record last updated — October 1, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peavine Canyon Fire | 3,904 | 2019 | 3 mi |
| Poison Canyon Fire | 1,120 | 2019 | 7 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other Utah fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Babylon Fire?
In San Juan County, UT, 25 Miles SW from Monticello, UT. The nearest city in our list is Durango, CO, about 110 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Babylon Fire?
107,189 acres (about 167 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Babylon Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained.
What caused the Babylon Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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