Rocky Canyon Fire map & updates
The Rocky Canyon Fire burned in Morgan County, UT (6 Miles SW from Henefer, UT). Final reported size 16,464 acres, 100% contained.
Rocky Canyon Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-06). 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 Rocky Canyon Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Bountiful, UT | 13 mi |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 18 mi |
| Layton, UT | 19 mi |
| Park City, UT | 22 mi |
| Murray, UT | 23 mi |
| Taylorsville, UT | 24 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: DFF.
Timeline
- Discovered — August 7, 2026
- Contained — August 31, 2026
- Controlled — August 31, 2026
- Declared out — August 31, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 6, 2026
- Record last updated — September 28, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Fire | 1,471 | 2021 | 17 mi |
| Fire Canyon Fire | 1,670 | 2020 | 12 mi |
| Tunnel Hollow Fire | 1,600 | 2014 | 8 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 Rocky Canyon Fire?
In Morgan County, UT, 6 Miles SW from Henefer, UT. The nearest city in our list is Bountiful, UT, about 13 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Rocky Canyon Fire?
16,464 acres (about 26 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Rocky Canyon Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained, and was declared out on August 31, 2026.
What caused the Rocky Canyon Fire?
The cause is recorded as human. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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