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Johnson Canyon Fire at 6,889 acres, 65% contained after rapid weekend growth

By benewsjournal.com · August 5, 2026 · 1 min read
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The Johnson Canyon Fire, which ignited Saturday, remained at 6,889 acres and 65% containment Monday after racing across thousands of acres over the weekend, prompting evacuation warnings for Portage and Washakie and drawing donations for firefighters from communities across northern Utah and southern Idaho. The fire reached 6,889 acres and 65% containment by Sunday evening.

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