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Weber County Dugway Fire 50 Percent Contained at 20 Acres

By Utah News Staff · August 26, 2026 · 1 min read
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Weber County Dugway Fire 50 Percent Contained at 20 Acres
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Fire crews have stopped the forward progress of the Dugway Fire in Weber County. The fire is estimated at 15 to 20 acres and is 50% contained.

Key takeaways

  • Forward progress of the Dugway Fire has been stopped.
  • The fire is estimated at 15 to 20 acres and is 50% contained.
  • Eastbound Interstate 84 was closed at 6500 East.
  • The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Fire crews have stopped the forward progress of the Dugway Fire in Weber County, which is estimated to be between 15 and 20 acres. According to a Utah Fire Info update on August 19, 2026, the fire is 50% contained and mop-up operations are underway.

The fire caused the closure of eastbound Interstate 84 at 6500 East. During the incident, some self-evacuations were underway. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Utah Fire Info first reported information regarding the new fire at 6:06 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

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