The Wild Goose Fire has expanded to an estimated 10,910 acres and is expected to remain active through the upcoming weekend. Located east of Holden and south of Scipio, Utah, the fire faces challenges from extremely dry fuels and difficult weather conditions.
Incident Command Transition
Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 7 assumed command of the incident on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Suppression Efforts and Resources
Firefighters are currently working to strengthen dozer lines along Highway 50. Additional resources continue to arrive at the scene to support full suppression efforts for the wildfire.
Weather Warnings and Fire Origin
A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for the area. The fire originated on Friday, June 26, 2026, and its cause is currently undetermined.
Containment Status and Personnel
As of Sunday morning, there has been 0% containment of the fire perimeter. Total personnel assigned to the incident includes 162 individuals.
Incident Management Leadership
The incident management team is led by Incident Commander Michael Johnston, alongside Incident Commander trainee Jared Schuster and Deputy Incident Commander Jeff Knudson.
