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Rocky Canyon Fire at 15.6 acres, 40% contained

By gephardtdaily.com · August 13, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah News spotted this story published August 13, 2026 at gephardtdaily.com. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

SUMMIT, MORGAN counties, Utah, Aug. 13, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Fire officials announced on Wednesday evening that the Rocky Mountain Fire stood at 15,662 acres and 40%. Some people previously evacuated were being allowed to return home, and go back to “SET” status.

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