The Iron Fire, burning northwest of Eureka in Juab County, reached 57% containment as of June 28, 2026. The wildfire, which began on the evening of June 19, has grown to an estimated size of 40,881 acres and is impacting Juab and Tooele counties.
The Juab County Sheriff's Office announced that residents in Eureka, Mammoth, and Silver City were moved to Set status and could return home at 12:00 p.m. on June 28. Additionally, Highway 6 was scheduled to reopen.
As of Sunday morning, several road closures remained in effect due to the Iron and Cherry fires. In Juab County, Old Highway 148 (Route 1812) and the Highway 6 intersection were closed, along with Highway 6 west of Eureka at Dividen Road. Tooele County reported closures on Highway 36 south of Vernon, while Chimney Rock Pass Road was closed in Utah County.
The fire has been active under hot and dry conditions, with fuels including tall grass, brush, and timber. Officials noted that recent extreme fire weather created dynamic conditions for both the Iron and Cherry fires. Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 3 assumed command of the Iron Fire on June 22 and took over management of the Cherry Fire on June 27.
Resource assignments for the Iron Fire included 581 total personnel, 11 crews, 5 helicopters, 14 engines, and 2 pieces of heavy equipment. Firefighters have focused on protecting life and property, conducting structure protection, and constructing containment lines.
Weather conditions for Sunday included cooler temperatures and higher humidity compared to previous days, with peak wind gusts expected between 20-25 mph. While fire behavior was reported as minimal due to successful suppression actions, a drying trend is anticipated to increase fire danger beginning Tuesday.
