Slough Canyon Fire in Utah Grows to 3,000 Acres, Zero Containment
The National Interagency Fire Center reports the Slough Canyon Fire has grown to 3,000 acres with no containment as of August 15, 2026.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 22, 2026, 7:01 p.m. ET
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Aug 22, 2026, 7:23 p.m. ET
Crews Report Containment on Slough Canyon Fire
Crews have reported containment on the Slough Canyon Fire in Utah, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The fire, which was discovered on August 15, 2026, has burned 3,000 acres and is classified as a Type 3 Incident. Fire behavior is described as extreme, and the cause is listed as natural.
Containment is the line held around the perimeter of the fire, not the fire being out. The National Interagency Fire Center reports that crews have achieved containment, though the specific percentage has not been stated. The fire is located in Utah (UT).
Aug 22, 2026, 7:01 p.m. ETFirst report
Slough Canyon Fire in Utah Grows to 3,000 Acres, Zero Containment
The Slough Canyon Fire in Utah has burned 3,000 acres and crews report no containment, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The fire was discovered on August 15, 2026, and is classified as a Type 3 Incident with extreme fire behavior. The cause is listed as natural in the official record.
The fire's size and containment status come from the National Interagency Fire Center's data, which lists the fire as having zero containment. The fire is ongoing and developing; further details have not been released.
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