Iron Fire map & updates
The Iron Fire burned in Juab County, UT (1 Miles NW from Eureka, UT). Final reported size 41,842 acres, 100% contained.
Iron Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-16). 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 Iron Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Spanish Fork, UT | 30 mi |
| Provo, UT | 34 mi |
| Lehi, UT | 34 mi |
| Orem, UT | 35 mi |
| Riverton, UT | 40 mi |
| Draper, UT | 42 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: DFF.
Timeline
- Discovered — June 20, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 16, 2026
- Record last updated — September 8, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Fire | 34,221 | 2026 | 12 mi |
| Boulter Fire | 2,243 | 2024 | 4 mi |
| Elberta Fire | 1,977 | 2020 | 10 mi |
| Knolls Fire | 12,584 | 2020 | 22 mi |
| Paint Mine Fire | 2,665 | 2019 | 19 mi |
| Goose Point Fire | 8,908 | 2019 | 20 mi |
| Lincoln Beach Fire | 2,248 | 2017 | 20 mi |
| North Moore Fire | 1,414 | 2016 | 16 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 Iron Fire?
In Juab County, UT, 1 Miles NW from Eureka, UT. The nearest city in our list is Spanish Fork, UT, about 30 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Iron Fire?
41,842 acres (about 65 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Iron Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained.
What caused the Iron Fire?
The cause is recorded as human. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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