Bates Fire Burns in Tooele County Foothills Near Stansbury Park
Firefighters from local, state, and federal agencies responded to the Bates Fire in the Tooele County foothills on August 6. The blaze was reported near Bates Canyon Road and was initially estimated at 30 acres.
Brigham CityAugust 11, 2026
Bates fire burning in Tooele County mapped at 30 acres, forward progression stopped
TOOELE COUNTY (ABC4) — Forward progress has been stopped on the Bates fire that started east of Stansbury Park in Tooele County on Wednesday. According to Utah Fire Info, the fire is mapped at 30 acres. No structures are currently threatened, though communication towers are located on the ridge above the fire.
via ABC 4Stansbury ParkAugust 6, 2026
Wildfire breaks out in Tooele County foothills east of Stansbury Park; air and ground crews respond
TOOELE COUNTY, Utah, Aug. 6, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Firefighters from multiple local, state and federal agencies responded Wednesday night to a new wildfire burning in the foothills east of Stansbury Park. The blaze, named the Bates Fire, was reported near the base of Bates Canyon Road, according to the North Tooele Fire District.
via gephardtdaily.comStansbury ParkAugust 6, 2026
Benson Grist Mill celebrates pioneers
The community came together to celebrate and reenact Pioneer Day on Friday at the Benson Grist Mill. For this year’s Pioneer Day on July 24, Tooele County’s Parks and Rec and Benson Grist Mill hosted “Pioneer Fun at the Mill,” which is located at 325 UT-138 in Stansbury Park.
via tooeleonline.comStansbury ParkJuly 29, 2026
