Cottonwood Fire map & updates
The Cottonwood Fire burned in Beaver County, UT (5 Miles E from Beaver, UT). Final reported size 97,464 acres, 100% contained.
Cottonwood Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-09). 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 Cottonwood Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Cedar City, UT | 49 mi |
| St. George, UT | 98 mi |
| Spanish Fork, UT | 136 mi |
| Provo, UT | 144 mi |
| Orem, UT | 147 mi |
| Lehi, UT | 151 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — June 22, 2026
- Contained — August 31, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 9, 2026
- Record last updated — September 14, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Twist Fire | 5,367 | 2024 | 7 mi |
| Silver King Fire | 18,222 | 2024 | 18 mi |
| Thompson Ridge Fire | 7,253 | 2023 | 9 mi |
| Greenville Fire | 1,101 | 2020 | 15 mi |
| Skull Flat Fire | 1,630 | 2019 | 2 mi |
| Skull Flat 2 Fire | 3,025 | 2019 | 3 mi |
| Mm122 I15 Fire | 1,232 | 2019 | 12 mi |
| Briggs Fire | 8,883 | 2016 | 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 Cottonwood Fire?
In Beaver County, UT, 5 Miles E from Beaver, UT. The nearest city in our list is Cedar City, UT, about 49 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Cottonwood Fire?
97,464 acres (about 152 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Cottonwood Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained.
What caused the Cottonwood Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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