Mandatory evacuations were ordered for portions of Fillmore on Sunday night as the Widemouth 2 Fire created life-threatening and fast-changing conditions. The Millard County Sheriff's Office issued the order covering an area from 500 S. east of Highway 99 extending south to 1600 S., warning residents to prepare for rapidly evolving circumstances.
Evacuation Orders and Safety Instructions
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City relayed emergency instructions from the Millard County Sheriff on Sunday evening, Aug. 2, 2026. Officials characterized the fire conditions as life-threatening and emphasized that the situation is changing rapidly.
Residents under the evacuation order were instructed to take only what they had prepared by the door. The Sheriff's Office advised citizens not to stop for additional items and urged individuals to help neighbors if it was safe to do so during the evacuation process.
Wider Fire Impact Area
The U.S. Forest Service's Fishlake National Forest issued an update regarding the Widemouth 2 Fire on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. The agency noted that residents in areas east of Interstate 15, spanning from Fillmore to Kanosh, must remain aware of the dynamic situation.
While specific evacuation levels were being updated, the Forest Service emphasized the need for continued awareness due to the shifting nature of the fire's movement.
Ongoing Monitoring of Conditions
As the Widemouth 2 Fire continues to impact the region, officials from the U.S. Forest Service and the Millard County Sheriff's Office are monitoring the situation. Residents in the affected corridors between Fillmore and Kanosh are urged to stay alert to any further changes in evacuation status or fire behavior.
