The Slough Canyon Fire has burned approximately 3,000 acres in Grand County, Utah, and remains 0% contained, according to a report from currentwildfires.com. The wildfire, which is located 41 miles east of Price, has been spreading for six days at an approximate average rate of 89 acres per day.
The fire is fueled by timber, including grass and understory, and is exhibiting extreme behavior such as crowning, uphill runs, and torching. It is being managed by a Type 4 Incident Commander and 15 personnel under federal jurisdiction and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Firefighting costs for the incident have reached $750,000.
Satellites have recorded seven heat detections over a 48-hour period to map the blaze's footprint. The fire is occurring in an area where the typical fire season spans from June to October.
The Slough Canyon Fire is a natural-cause incident. While the fire continues to spread, the broader United States wildfire landscape shows that roughly 2,982,133 hectares have burned so far in 2026, which is 46% below the two-decade average.
