The Babylon Fire is estimated to cover 106,610 acres with containment levels at 50%. According to the U.S. Forest Service, fire activity for the incident is expected to remain active.
As of July 13, 2026, winds moving out of the south are influencing air quality and smoke distribution across several areas.
Moderate air quality is expected to continue for Canyonlands National Park on Monday due to southern winds pushing smoke and haze northward. In Moab, conditions are projected to improve during the afternoon before returning to moderate levels in the evening and overnight.
In Monticello, the air quality index is forecast to remain good through the afternoon, though gusty thunderstorm outflow winds may produce blowing dust from mid-afternoon to early evening. Moderate air quality is likely to return to the area overnight.
Areas south of the fire are expected to maintain good air quality as general southern winds continue. However, Blanding and White Mesa may experience blowing dust and gusty thunderstorm outflow winds this afternoon and evening.
Health officials note that smoke can be harmful to health. Individuals with health concerns are advised to check with their doctors and monitor local air quality conditions using the Fire and Smoke Map.
