Slough Canyon Fire map & updates
The Slough Canyon Fire is burning in Grand County, UT (41 Miles E from Price, UT). Latest size 4,774 acres, 80% contained.
Slough Canyon Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-08-31). 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 Slough Canyon Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Grand Junction, CO | 76 mi |
| Spanish Fork, UT | 105 mi |
| Provo, UT | 110 mi |
| Orem, UT | 114 mi |
| Park City, UT | 121 mi |
| Lehi, UT | 124 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: BIA.
Timeline
- Discovered — August 15, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — August 31, 2026
- Record last updated — October 9, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Slough Canyon Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light House Canyon Fire | 2,037 | 2023 | 13 mi |
| Bear Trap Fire | 12,246 | 2018 | 5 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 Slough Canyon Fire?
In Grand County, UT, 41 Miles E from Price, UT. The nearest city in our list is Grand Junction, CO, about 76 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Slough Canyon Fire?
4,774 acres (about 7 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Slough Canyon Fire contained?
It was reported 80% contained.
What caused the Slough Canyon Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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