The Iron Fire, a human-caused wildfire that ignited late Friday night north of Eureka in Juab County, had expanded to roughly 21,935 acres by late Sunday morning, June 21, 2026, according to updates from Utah Fire Info and local reporting, with one real-time mapping service listing it at 24,284 acres and still 0% contained as of early Monday.
Fire expansion and containment status
Fire officials with the Central Utah Type 3 Incident Management Team confirmed the blaze remains uncontained, with crews prioritizing structure protection in the East Tintic Mountains area where the fire has spread across portions of Juab, Utah, and Tooele counties.
Evacuations and local community impact
Eureka residents were placed under evacuation orders Saturday evening as the fire grew from about 5,000 acres earlier that day to more than 13,300 acres overnight, with an evacuation center established at 11201 W. in the area. Power remains out in parts of the community pending safety assessments, and Homansville Road to Highway 6 has been closed.
Cause investigation and resource deployment
The fire is believed to be human-caused, though the exact ignition source remains under investigation by officials. No primary structures have been lost so far, though multiple ground and air resources continue aggressive efforts to defend the town of Eureka and nearby areas.
Ongoing monitoring and weather warnings
Utah Fire Info and local emergency management continue to monitor conditions amid ongoing hot, dry weather that is expected to persist. Residents are advised to check official sources for the latest evacuation status and road information.
