The Widemouth 2 Fire, located southwest of Kanosh, reached 111,306 acres on Saturday and is currently 24% contained.
The lightning-sparked fire has been burning since July 27 and has resulted in the destruction of six structures.
A significant number of resources have been assigned to the fire. These resources include 632 personnel, nine crews, seven helicopters, 23 engines, nine dozers, and nine water tankers.
Utah Residentes de Kanosh en el Condado Millard en alerta de evacuación por incendio Autoridades colocan a Kanosh bajo nivel de evacuación "Ready" y piden a los residentes prepararse ante posibles cambios en las condiciones del incendio. Por Luis Fernando Cuadros • Publicado el 28 de julio del 2026 • Actualizado hace 5 horas NBC Universal, Inc.
The Great Basin Coordination Center reported on July 31, 2026, that high risk conditions are expected for northern Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming due to gusty winds and low relative humidity. Fire activity remains significant across the region as monsoonal influence wanes and hot, dry weather spreads eastward.
The Widemouth 2 Fire has reached an estimated 70% containment level. The fire, which was sparked by lightning, covers 129,574 acres near Kanosh.
A Great Basin Coordination Center brief from July 29, 2026, indicates increasing fire danger across the region as monsoonal influence wanes. Hot and dry weather conditions are expected to spread eastward, creating critical fuel conditions by the end of the 7-day period.
The Widemouth 2 Fire has prompted the evacuation of 40 state inmates from the Millard County Jail and triggered an extended forest closure in the Fishlake National Forest. Governor Spencer Cox and federal officials are touring the fire-impacted regions to coordinate response and recovery efforts.
KANOSH, Utah (ABC4) — The Widemouth 2 fire burning near Kanosh is estimated to be at 111,306 acres and is 24% contained, according to the latest information from officials Saturday morning. The fire was caused due to lightning.
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