Utah Residentes de Kanosh en el Condado Millard en alerta de evacuación por incendio Autoridades colocan a Kanosh bajo nivel de evacuación "Ready" y piden a los residentes prepararse ante posibles cambios en las condiciones del incendio. Por Luis Fernando Cuadros • Publicado el 28 de julio del 2026 • Actualizado hace 5 horas NBC Universal, Inc.
The Great Basin Coordination Center reported on July 31, 2026, that high risk conditions are expected for northern Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming due to gusty winds and low relative humidity. Fire activity remains significant across the region as monsoonal influence wanes and hot, dry weather spreads eastward.
The Widemouth 2 Fire has reached an estimated 70% containment level. The fire, which was sparked by lightning, covers 129,574 acres near Kanosh.
A Great Basin Coordination Center brief from July 29, 2026, indicates increasing fire danger across the region as monsoonal influence wanes. Hot and dry weather conditions are expected to spread eastward, creating critical fuel conditions by the end of the 7-day period.
The Widemouth 2 Fire has prompted the evacuation of 40 state inmates from the Millard County Jail and triggered an extended forest closure in the Fishlake National Forest. Governor Spencer Cox and federal officials are touring the fire-impacted regions to coordinate response and recovery efforts.
Governor Spencer Cox and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz signed an $18 million agreement on Aug. 6, 2026, to aid Beaver and Millard counties in recovering from wildfires and flooding. The funding, split equally between the state and the federal government, aims to stabilize landscapes and repair critical infrastructure.
Governor Spencer Cox and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz are scheduled to tour fire-impacted regions in Beaver and Millard counties on Thursday to address recovery and active wildfire response. The visit follows the rapid growth of the Widemouth 2 Fire, which has expanded to over 68,000 acres.
Governor Spencer Cox and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz are scheduled to sign a $18 million funding commitment in Beaver County to support recovery efforts for the Cottonwood Fire. The event, scheduled for Aug. 6, 2026, will also include site visits to assess post-fire flooding risks and briefings on the active Widemouth 2 Fire.
The Widemouth 2 Fire has surged to over 68,000 acres in Millard County, prompting the Utah Department of Corrections to evacuate 40 state inmates from the Millard County Jail. The blaze, driven by extreme weather and lightning, remains at 0% containment and continues to threaten communities including Fillmore and Kanosh.
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The Widemouth 2 Fire has triggered evacuation warnings for Kanosh and prompted a long-term closure of large portions of the Fishlake National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service has issued a closure order effective through October 15, 2026, to protect public safety.
The Widemouth 2 Fire has expanded rapidly, with officials estimating the blaze has doubled in size to exceed 10,300 acres. The lightning-caused fire has reached 0% containment, prompting evacuations in Kanosh, Meadow, and the Kanosh Band of Paiute Lands.
The Wide Mouth 2 Fire has consumed a ridge line overnight near the southern end of Kanosh. High winds and heat are creating difficult conditions for firefighters.
The Widemouth 2 Fire has expanded to over 36,000 acres near Kanosh, Utah, maintaining zero containment due to extreme fire behavior. Federal authorities have issued long-term closure orders for the Fishlake National Forest to protect public safety.
The Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah has declared a state of emergency for the Kanosh Band Reservation. Tribal members are being directed to specific shelter locations as the situation develops.
The Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah has issued a formal statement disputing recent actions taken by the City of Springdale regarding a trail-use agreement. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over land rights and tribal sovereignty in the region.
Firefighters have increased containment on the Widemouth Two Fire in Millard County to 15 percent. The lightning-caused wildfire has burned nearly six thousand acres and is burning south of Kanosh.
Parts of Millard County have been ordered to evacuate as the Widemouth 2 Wildfire spreads south of Kanosh. The fire has grown to over four-thousand acres with zero percent containment due to gusty winds.
Current Size: 4,371 AcresThe #Widmouth2Fire experienced significant growth today, making a major push to the northeast toward the town of Kanosh. The fire is now estimated at 4,371 acres per a live mapping mission flown by Air Attack. Due to the increased activity and proximity of the fire, the town of Kanosh has been officially placed in "READY" status under the Ready, Set, Go!
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Centennial Parents/Guardians, Please note the following weekly announcements. 1. Beginning-of-Year NWEA Testing Beginning-of-Year NWEA testing begins today, Monday, August 24. August 24–28: Students will complete NWEA Math and Science assessments. August 31–September 11: NWEA Reading assessments and make-up testing will take place. 2. Safety Drill – Today, August 24 We will conduct a school safety drill today, Monday, August 24. During the drill, students and staff will practice our evacuation
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The bottom line? Showers and thunderstorms will continue with the threat of severe thunderstorms producing gusty winds possible for northern Utah. Temperatures will remain slightly above average with clouds and sunshine through the week and chances of thunderstorms into the weekend.
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Nearly 95% of the Intermountain West is currently experiencing drought conditions, according to a report published August 20. While monsoon rains have provided some local relief, officials indicate they are unlikely to resolve long-term water supply challenges in the region.
The Widemouth 2 Fire has grown to over 111,000 acres in the Fishlake National Forest, following a fatal helicopter crash on August 7, 2026. Firefighters continue to battle the lightning-caused blaze, which has already claimed the lives of two pilots during emergency water-dropping operations.
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