Monroe Canyon (2025-07-15)

73,721 acre wildfire (95% contained)
Aurora, Utah, United States
InciWeb page: UTFIF Monroe Canyon Status: Active Size: 73,721 acre Contained: 95%

Monroe Canyon Live Perimeter Growth

Monroe Canyon Fire Growth History
Monroe Canyon Containment History

Monroe Canyon Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 28, 2025 Other
Fire grows to 23,265 acres with 16% containment as Red Flag Warning brings hottest temperatures yet. Western portions of fire remain active near Monroe Canyon and Monkey Flat with flames visible from town of Monroe.
Sources: Firefighters focus on protecting structures after Monroe Canyon Fire doubles in size – Deseret News (2025-07-28) Monroe Canyon Fire grows amid hottest temperatures yet, heavy smoke expected in Richfield (2025-07-28)
Jul 28, 2025 Road closure
Fishlake National Forest closure order updated and adjusted, opening more land toward southern end of Monroe Mountain range. New closure order signed by Forest Supervisor effective through October 31, 2025.
Sources: Fishlake National Forest | Monroe Canyon Fire Forest Closure (0408-25-05) | Forest Service (2025-07-27) Monroe Canyon Fire grows amid hottest temperatures yet, heavy smoke expected in Richfield (2025-07-28)
Jul 27, 2025 Other
Monroe Canyon Fire reaches 20,870 acres with 13% containment. Nearly 1,000 firefighters assigned to incident with crews conducting burnout operations on west flank to slow fire advancement.
Sources: Monroe Canyon Fire nears 21,000 acres in Sevier County – Deseret News (2025-07-27) Monroe Canyon Fire nears 21,000 acres in Sevier County | KSL.com (2025-07-27)
Jul 26, 2025 Other
Fire mapped at 10,977 acres with 13% containment. Red Flag Warning in effect due to high winds, low humidity, and elevated temperatures creating challenging firefighting conditions.
Sources: Red flag conditions fuel rapid growth of Monroe Canyon Fire (2025-07-26) Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County grows to 10K acres, prompts more evacuations – Deseret News (2025-07-26)
Jul 25, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Evacuation notices issued for all residences within closure area including Monroe Meadows, Cove Mountain, Elk Country Cabins, Long Flat, Big Lake, and Porters area as fire experiences significant growth.
Sources: Monroe Canyon Fire sees 'significant growth' overnight, Red Flag Warning in place (2025-07-26) Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County grows to 10K acres, prompts more evacuations – Deseret News (2025-07-26)
Jul 16, 2025 Road closure
Forest closure order issued for Fishlake National Forest areas surrounding Monroe Canyon Fire. Multiple roads and trails closed for public safety and firefighting operations through October 31, 2025.
Sources: Utfif Monroe Canyon Information | InciWeb (2025-07-24) Monroe Canyon Active Wildfire (2025-07-29)
Jul 15, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Additional evacuations ordered for Magleby area and north to Cove Mountain. Elk Country Cabins area must evacuate immediately. Officials warn this may be the only chance to gather belongings before conditions become too dangerous.
Sources: Monroe Canyon Active Wildfire (2025-07-29) Utfif Monroe Canyon Information | InciWeb (2025-07-24)
Jul 13, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Monroe Canyon Fire ignites near Monroe, Utah at approximately 2:22 PM. Human-caused wildfire quickly spreads to 700 acres. Initial evacuations ordered for Magleby and Monroe Meadows communities. 50-60 structures threatened.
Sources: Utfif Monroe Canyon Information | InciWeb (2025-07-24) Monroe Canyon Active Wildfire (2025-07-29)
Jul 13, 2025 Road closure
Monroe Canyon Road closed due to wildfire activity. Public asked to avoid area to allow firefighting operations and evacuations to proceed safely.
Sources: Monroe Canyon Active Wildfire (2025-07-29) Utfif Monroe Canyon Information | InciWeb (2025-07-24)

Monroe Canyon Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 28, 2025 Other
Monroe Canyon Fire expands to approximately 23,000 acres as firefighters face fatigue after battling the blaze. Fire continues burning with 13% containment amid red flag conditions.
Sources: Monroe Canyon Fire burns 23,000 acres (2025-07-28) Firefighters face fatigue as Monroe Canyon fire doubles in size (2025-07-28)
Jul 27, 2025 Other
Monroe Canyon Fire reaches 20,870 acres with 13% containment. Nearly 1,000 firefighters assigned to incident. Crews conduct burnout operations on west flank to slow fire advancement.
Sources: Monroe Canyon Fire nears 21,000 acres in Sevier County – Deseret News (2025-07-27) Monroe Canyon Fire nears 21,000 acres in Sevier County | KSL.com (2025-07-27)
Jul 26, 2025 Other
Fire mapped at 10,977 acres with 13% containment. Red Flag Warning in effect due to high winds, low humidity, and elevated temperatures creating challenging firefighting conditions.
Sources: Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County grows to 10K acres, prompts more evacuations – Deseret News (2025-07-26) Red flag conditions fuel rapid growth of Monroe Canyon Fire (2025-07-26)
Jul 25, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Evacuation notices issued for all residences within closure area including Monroe Meadows, Cove Mountain, Elk Country Cabins, Long Flat, Big Lake, and Porters area as fire experiences significant growth.
Sources: Monroe Canyon Fire sees 'significant growth' overnight, Red Flag Warning in place (2025-07-26) Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County grows to 10K acres, prompts more evacuations – Deseret News (2025-07-26)
Jul 17, 2024 Other
Fire destroys four structures including three cabins and one outbuilding. Human-caused fire grows to 8,646 acres with 0% containment. 389 fire personnel battling the blaze.
Sources: Four structures destroyed by Monroe Fire in Sevier County (2024-07-17) 'We are heartbroken': 3 cabins destroyed by Monroe Canyon Fire | KSL.com (2024-07-17)
Jul 16, 2024 Road closure
Forest closure order issued for Fishlake National Forest areas surrounding Monroe Canyon Fire. Multiple roads and trails closed for public safety and firefighting operations through October 31, 2024.
Sources: Fishlake National Forest | Monroe Canyon Fire Forest Closure (0408-25-04) | Forest Service (2024-07-15) Monroe Canyon Fire crosses 3,900 acres, threatens communications towers (2024-07-15)
Jul 15, 2024 Evacuation level 3
Additional evacuations ordered for Magleby area and north to Cove Mountain. Elk Country Cabins area must evacuate immediately. Officials warn this may be the only chance to gather belongings before conditions become too dangerous.
Sources: More evacuations ordered in Sevier County due to wildfire growth in Monroe Canyon (2024-07-15) Monroe Canyon Fire grows to nearly 4,000 acres, threatens dozens of structures in Sevier County (2024-07-16)
Jul 13, 2024 Evacuation level 2
Monroe Canyon Fire ignites near Monroe, Utah at approximately 2:22 PM. Human-caused wildfire quickly spreads to 700 acres. Initial evacuations ordered for Magleby and Monroe Meadows communities. 50-60 structures threatened.
Sources: 'Avoid the area': Wildfire breaks out on Monroe Mountain in Sevier County | KSL.com (2024-07-13) Utfif Monroe Canyon Information | InciWeb (2024-07-24)
Jul 13, 2024 Road closure
Monroe Canyon Road closed due to wildfire activity. Public asked to avoid area to allow firefighting operations and evacuations to proceed safely.
Sources: 'Avoid the area': Wildfire breaks out on Monroe Mountain in Sevier County | KSL.com (2024-07-13) Monroe Canyon Fire crosses 3,900 acres, threatens communications towers (2024-07-15)

Monroe Canyon Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 17, 2024 Other
Fire destroys four structures including three cabins and one outbuilding. Human-caused fire grows to 8,646 acres with 0% containment. 389 fire personnel battling the blaze.
Sources: Four structures destroyed by Monroe Fire in Sevier County (2024-07-17) 'We are heartbroken': 3 cabins destroyed by Monroe Canyon Fire | KSL.com (2024-07-17)
Jul 16, 2024 Road closure
Forest closure order issued for Fishlake National Forest areas surrounding Monroe Canyon Fire. Multiple roads and trails closed for public safety and firefighting operations through October 31, 2024.
Sources: Fishlake National Forest | Monroe Canyon Fire Forest Closure (0408-25-04) | Forest Service (2024-07-15) Monroe Canyon Fire crosses 3,900 acres, threatens communications towers (2024-07-15)
Jul 15, 2024 Evacuation level 3
Additional evacuations ordered for Magleby area and north to Cove Mountain. Elk Country Cabins area must evacuate immediately. Officials warn this may be the only chance to gather belongings before conditions become too dangerous.
Sources: More evacuations ordered in Sevier County due to wildfire growth in Monroe Canyon (2024-07-15) Monroe Canyon Fire grows to nearly 4,000 acres, threatens dozens of structures in Sevier County (2024-07-16)
Jul 13, 2024 Road closure
Monroe Canyon Road closed due to wildfire activity. Public asked to avoid area to allow firefighting operations and evacuations to proceed safely.
Sources: 'Avoid the area': Wildfire breaks out on Monroe Mountain in Sevier County | KSL.com (2024-07-13) Monroe Canyon Fire crosses 3,900 acres, threatens communications towers (2024-07-15)
Jul 13, 2024 Evacuation level 2
Monroe Canyon Fire ignites near Monroe, Utah at approximately 2:22 PM. Human-caused wildfire quickly spreads to 700 acres. Initial evacuations ordered for Magleby and Monroe Meadows communities. 50-60 structures threatened.
Sources: 'Avoid the area': Wildfire breaks out on Monroe Mountain in Sevier County | KSL.com (2024-07-13) Utfif Monroe Canyon Information | InciWeb (2024-07-24)

Monroe Canyon Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 16, 2024 Road closure
Forest closure order issued for Fishlake National Forest areas surrounding Monroe Canyon Fire. Multiple roads and trails closed for public safety and firefighting operations through October 31, 2024.
Sources: Fishlake National Forest | Monroe Canyon Fire Forest Closure (0408-25-04) | Forest Service (2024-07-15) Monroe Canyon Fire crosses 3,900 acres, threatens communications towers (2024-07-15)
Jul 15, 2024 Evacuation level 3
Additional evacuations ordered for Magleby area and north to Cove Mountain. Elk Country Cabins must evacuate immediately. Officials warn this may be the only chance to gather belongings.
Sources: Monroe Canyon Fire grows to nearly 4,000 acres, threatens dozens of structures in Sevier County (2024-07-16) More evacuations ordered in Sevier County due to wildfire growth in Monroe Canyon (2024-07-16)
Jul 13, 2024 Evacuation level 2
Evacuations ordered for Magleby and Monroe Meadows communities as human-caused wildfire breaks out on Monroe Mountain. Monroe Canyon Road closed. Approximately 50-60 structures threatened.
Sources: 'Avoid the area': Wildfire breaks out on Monroe Mountain in Sevier County | KSL.com (2024-07-13) Human-caused Monroe Canyon Fire grows to over 8,600 acres (2024-07-17)
Jul 13, 2024 Road closure
Monroe Canyon Road closed due to wildfire activity. Public asked to avoid area to allow firefighting operations and evacuations to proceed safely.
Sources: Monroe Canyon Fire crosses 3,900 acres, threatens communications towers (2024-07-15) Monroe Canyon Fire grows to nearly 4,000 acres, threatens dozens of structures in Sevier County (2024-07-16)

Monroe Canyon Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 17, 2024 Evacuation level 3
Evacuation orders remain in effect for Manning Meadows and threatened areas. Fire grows to over 8,600 acres with 0% containment. Four structures destroyed including three cabins and one outbuilding.
Sources: Human-caused Monroe Canyon Fire grows to over 8,600 acres (2024-07-18) Four structures destroyed by Monroe Fire in Sevier County (2024-07-18)
Jul 16, 2024 Other
Fishlake National Forest closure order issued for areas surrounding Monroe Canyon Fire, effective July 16, 2025 until October 31, 2025. Multiple forest roads and trails closed for public safety.
Sources: Fishlake National Forest | Monroe Canyon Fire Forest Closure (0408-25-04) | Forest Service (2024-07-15) Monroe Canyon Fire crosses 3,900 acres, threatens communications towers (2024-07-15)
Jul 15, 2024 Evacuation level 3
Additional evacuation orders for Magleby area and north to Cove Mountain. Elk Country Cabins ordered to evacuate immediately - residents warned this may be their only chance to gather belongings.
Sources: More evacuations ordered in Sevier County due to wildfire growth in Monroe Canyon (2024-07-16) Evacuations ordered near Monroe Fire burning in Sevier County, officials looking for suspect behind cause (2024-07-16)
Jul 13, 2024 Road closure
Monroe Canyon Road closed at fire incident. Additional road and trail closures expected as fire grows to 700 acres with extreme fire behavior.
Sources: Monroe Canyon Fire crosses 3,900 acres, threatens communications towers (2024-07-15) Monroe Canyon Fire grows to nearly 4,000 acres, threatens dozens of structures in Sevier County (2024-07-16)
Jul 13, 2024 Evacuation level 3
Evacuation orders issued for Magleby and Monroe Meadows communities as human-caused wildfire breaks out on Monroe Mountain at 2:20 PM, threatening 50-60 structures. Monroe Canyon Road closed.
Sources: 'Avoid the area': Wildfire breaks out on Monroe Mountain in Sevier County | KSL.com (2024-07-14) Utfif Monroe Canyon Information | InciWeb (2024-07-19)

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