Babylon Fire Grows To 101,000 Acres And 21 Percent Contained
By Porter Huntsman · July 9, 2026 · 1 min read
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The Babylon fire has grown to over 101,000 acres and is currently 21 percent contained. The blaze continues to threaten the Monticello area in San Juan County.
Key takeaways
The Babylon fire exceeds 101,000 acres and is 21 percent contained.
The fire is the largest active fire in America and threatens Monticello in San Juan County.
Evacuation warnings are in place for several areas.
Twelve hundred firefighters from across Utah are responding to the fire.
The Babylon fire has expanded to over 101,000 acres and is now 21 percent contained.
As the largest fire currently burning in America, the blaze continues to threaten the Monticello area within San Juan County.
Evacuation warnings have been placed in effect for multiple areas due to the fire's progression.
Approximately 1,200 firefighters from across Utah are currently engaged in response efforts.