Widemouth 2 Fire map & updates
The Widemouth 2 Fire burned in Millard County, UT (2 Miles SW from Kanosh, UT). Final reported size 129,742 acres, 100% contained.
Widemouth 2 Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-08-17). 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 Widemouth 2 Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Cedar City, UT | 79 mi |
| Spanish Fork, UT | 106 mi |
| Provo, UT | 113 mi |
| Orem, UT | 117 mi |
| Lehi, UT | 120 mi |
| Riverton, UT | 127 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 27, 2026
- Contained — September 28, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — August 17, 2026
- Record last updated — October 1, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver King Fire | 18,222 | 2024 | 18 mi |
| Halfway Hill Fire | 11,702 | 2022 | 15 mi |
| Meadow Creek Fire | 4,231 | 2019 | 12 mi |
| Mm122 I15 Fire | 1,232 | 2019 | 21 mi |
| Cove Creek Fire | 2,620 | 2018 | 12 mi |
| Solitude Fire | 2,175 | 2015 | 21 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 Widemouth 2 Fire?
In Millard County, UT, 2 Miles SW from Kanosh, UT. The nearest city in our list is Cedar City, UT, about 79 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Widemouth 2 Fire?
129,742 acres (about 203 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Widemouth 2 Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained.
What caused the Widemouth 2 Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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