Black Canyon Active 2026

Daily Update  

COMMUNITY MEETING: You are invited to join us for a community meeting tonight!

Local, federal, and state representatives will provide information on current wildfire suppression efforts, ongoing weather conditions, anticipated fire behavior, and evacuation updates

WHAT: Black Canyon Fire Public Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, August 5, 2026; 6 p.m.
WHERE: The Old Firehouse Community Center  
ADDRESS: 80 N. Main, Orangeville UT
VIRTUAL LINK: https://www.facebook.com/mantilasalnationalforest/ 

QUICK FACTS:
Size: 2,111 Acres          Containment: 0%          Total Persons on the fire: 183

Fire Behavior: is expected to remain active with low humidity and wind forecast. Crews will continue to go direct on the fire edge as able, as well as conduct road preparations along Lowry and Reeder Ridge Rd. Local structural fire engines will continue working in the Reeder Subdivision to reduce fuels and improve defensible space. Dozers are constructing protective fire line along the North and Northeast sides of the subdivision. This work is preventative and is focused on protecting homes should fire activity change. 

Evacuations: The Reeder Subdivision remains under a “GO” evacuation order issued by the Emery County Sheriff’s Office. Residents should follow all evacuation instructions and stay informed through official sources

Forest Closure Order: For public safety, the Manti-La Sal National Forest has issued an updated temporary closure (Forest Order #04-10-26-02-02) for portions of the Ferron Ranger District. This expanded closure includes Spring City Canyon Road (FS Road 0036), and FS Road 0014 (Millers Flat). A map of the closure area is available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/manti-lasal/alerts

!! This closure area includes Potters Pond Campground !!

Road Closures: 

• Skyline Drive south from the intersection with Potters Pond Road to its intersection with Reeder Ridge Road (FS Road 0054)
• Reeder Ridge Road (entire length)
• Reeder Canyon Trail (091)
• Forest Road 0038 (Lowry Water)
• Potters Canyon Road (FS Road 0271)
• Forest Service Roads 2206, 2207, 2209, 2213, 2228, and 2232
• A map and full closure order is available https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/manti-lasal/alerts