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Rocky Canyon Fire mapped at over 15,000 acres, chance of rain expected

Headline from ABC 4 Utah

Newest development Aug 11, 2026 · 2 reportsCrews reach 23% containment of Rocky Canyon Fire, but over 500 remain evacuated

The Rocky Canyon Fire burning in Morgan County is now mapped at 15,366 acres and with 25% containment.

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  1. Residents west of Henefer ordered to evacuate as Rocky Canyon Fire spots across S.R. 65

    Headline from Park Record ·

  2. Rocky Canyon Fire 'most active' since its start, officials say

    Headline from ABC 4 Utah ·

  3. Newest

    Crews reach 23% containment of Rocky Canyon Fire, but over 500 remain evacuated

    Headline from Deseret News ·

3 reports not tied to one development ·

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  1. ABC 4 Utah

    Rocky Canyon fire mapped at 595 acres, Highway 66 towards East Canyon State Park closed (opens ABC 4 Utah)

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    MORGAN COUNTY (ABC4) — The Rocky Canyon fire that started near East Canyon Reservoir on Friday evening is now mapped at 595 acres. Highway 66 towards the State Park entrance is closed. According to Utah Fire Info, the fire is burning west of the reservoir and is currently showing only 5% active flan…

  2. ABC 4 Utah

    Rocky Canyon Fire continues to grow overnight, evacuation & closure orders remain in place (opens ABC 4 Utah)

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    The Rocky Canyon Fire burning near East Canyon Reservoir continued to grow overnight, and evacuation orders for Hogback Summit and East Canyon State Park remain in place.

  3. Deseret News

    Evacuations ordered due to Morgan County’s Rocky Canyon Fire (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    A wildfire triggered evacuations for homes in Morgan County from Whites Crossing to East Canyon Dam on Sunday after the Rocky Canyon Fire started on Friday.

  4. Park Record

    Residents west of Henefer ordered to evacuate as Rocky Canyon Fire spots across S.R. 65 (opens Park Record)

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    Residents west of Henefer have been ordered to evacuate Sunday afternoon as the Rocky Canyon Fire has spotted across S.R. 65 toward the town and Echo Lake and I-84. The Summit County Sheriff’s Office order extends to all residences between Hog Back Summit to West Henefer Road.

  5. Park Record

    First-ever fire evacuations rattle Henefer residents as Rocky Canyon blaze hits 15,000 acres (opens Park Record)

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    Park Record's feed description

    Henefer Mayor Kay Richins said evacuations, which included the homes west of 300 West in Henefer and along West Henefer Road (also mistakenly sent across all of Summit County and other parts of Northern Utah) may seem early to some, but it’s best to err on the side of caution.

  6. ABC 4 Utah

    'I don't think they can stop it': Residents speak as Rocky Canyon Fire activity prompts evacuation orders (opens ABC 4 Utah)

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    SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — The Rocky Canyon Fire is burning over 13,000 acres in Summit County as crews work tirelessly to get the blaze under control. Although several areas within Summit County are under evacuation orders, some residents, like Jace Richins, are choosing to go against those order…

  7. Park Record

    Gusty winds push Rocky Canyon Fire mostly in on itself overnight (opens Park Record)

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    Park Record's feed description

    Overnight, the Rocky Canyon Fire mostly burned into itself, thanks to the problematic winds shifting direction. Fire officials said that more accurate mapping set the size of the fire now at 13,601, and containment had grown to 23% by Tuesday morning.

  8. ABC 4 Utah

    Rocky Canyon Fire 'most active' since its start, officials say (opens ABC 4 Utah)

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    The Rocky Canyon Fire burning in Morgan County was highly active Monday night — the most active the wildfire has been since its start, according to Utah Fire Info.

  9. Salt Lake Tribune

    What to know about the Rocky Canyon Fire, which sent overnight smoke into Salt Lake City (opens Salt Lake Tribune)

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    The Rocky Canyon Fire is burning more than 13,000 acres north of Park City.

  10. Deseret News

    Crews reach 23% containment of Rocky Canyon Fire, but over 500 remain evacuated (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    More than 500 people remain evacuated because of a fast-moving wildfire burning through the Wasatch Back, but fire crews have now contained nearly a quarter of its perimeter.

  11. ABC 4 Utah

    Rocky Canyon Fire mapped at over 15,000 acres, chance of rain expected (opens ABC 4 Utah)

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    The Rocky Canyon Fire burning in Morgan County is now mapped at 15,366 acres and with 25% containment.

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