Snyder Fire map & updates
The Snyder Fire burned in Grand County, UT (13 Miles W from Grand Junction, CO). Final reported size 28,264 acres, 100% contained.
Snyder 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 Snyder Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Grand Junction, CO | 28 mi |
| Glenwood Springs, CO | 100 mi |
| Durango, CO | 136 mi |
| Spanish Fork, UT | 158 mi |
| Provo, UT | 162 mi |
| Farmington, NM | 164 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: BLM.
Timeline
- Discovered — June 27, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 9, 2026
- Record last updated — September 3, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Fire | 1,459 | 2026 | 4 mi |
| Turner Gulch Fire | 31,699 | 2025 | 20 mi |
| Rabbit Valley Fire | 1,282 | 2024 | 13 mi |
| Prairie Fire | 1,921 | 2024 | 15 mi |
| Border Fire | 1,198 | 2023 | 6 mi |
| I70 Mm217 Fire | 1,802 | 2023 | 11 mi |
| Sieber Fire | 1,094 | 2020 | 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 Snyder Fire?
In Grand County, UT, 13 Miles W from Grand Junction, CO. The nearest city in our list is Grand Junction, CO, about 28 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Snyder Fire?
28,264 acres (about 44 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Snyder Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained.
What caused the Snyder Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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