Wide Mouth 2 Fire Grows to 10,300 Acres Near Kanosh
By Gephardt Daily Staff · August 2, 2026 · 1 min read
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The Wide Mouth 2 Fire has expanded to approximately 10,300 acres. This growth has led to evacuations south of Kanosh and the closure of two state highways.
Key takeaways
Wide Mouth 2 Fire has reached approximately 10,300 acres.
Evacuations are in effect for areas south of Kanosh.
Two state highways have been closed due to the fire.
Utah Fire Info noted an exponential increase in activity on the fire's north side.
The Wide Mouth 2 Fire grew to approximately 10,300 acres on Saturday. According to Utah Fire Info and the Millard County Sheriff’s Office, the fire's growth has prompted evacuations south of Kanosh and resulted in the closure of two state highways.
Utah Fire Info reported an exponential increase in activity on the north side of the fire. The growth of the fire has necessitated evacuations for areas located south of Kanosh.
The situation remains active as the fire continues to impact the local area near Kanosh.
