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Stookey Fire burns 10,276 acres with 5 percent containment

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Stookey Fire burns 10,276 acres with 5 percent containment
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The Stookey Fire burned 10,276 acres and reached 5% containment as of Wednesday. Crews focused on the south and west sides of the fire to reduce hot spots.

Key takeaways

  • The Stookey Fire reached 10,276 acres with 5% containment.
  • 342 personnel worked to reduce hot spots on the south and west sides of the fire.
  • Pony Express Road at SR-26 and Sharp Road were closed due to fire activity.
  • Evacuation zones remained in effect east of the fire.

The Stookey Fire burned 10,276 acres in Tooele County. As of Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 342 personnel were engaged in fighting the fire, which reached a containment level of 5%.

According to Utah Fire Info, crews focused efforts on the south and west sides of the fire overnight. Personnel worked to reduce hot spots by shuttling water from water tenders.

Road closures were reported in the area near the fire. Along Pony Express Road, which remains closed at SR-26, crews worked to secure the line and reduce heat from hot spots. Sharp Road also remained closed.

Evacuation zones remained in effect for areas east of the fire.

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