What are the names and locations of the wildfires?
As of July 8, 2026, the Iron Fire burned approximately 4 miles northwest of Eureka in Utah, affecting portions of Juab and Tooele counties. The wildfire impacted areas near Highway 6 and Highway 36 and remained under active firefighting and containment efforts as of the latest available information (1).
The Cherry Fire burned off Cherry Creek Road, southwest of Maple Peak and east of Chicken Rock in Juab and Tooele counties, Utah. The fire burned primarily through grass, sagebrush, and scattered juniper and expanded rapidly under extreme fire weather conditions after it was reported on June 26, 2026.
The Hastings Fire burned near Hastings Pass Road, approximately 2 miles east of Aragonite Road in the Hastings Pass area of Utah. The fire was located in Tooele County and affected lands near the Interstate 80 corridor before being fully contained (2).
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfires?
The Iron Fire affected the following communities and areas:
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Eureka
- Elberta
- Goshen
- Highway 6 corridor
- Highway 36 corridor
The Hastings Fire affected the following areas:
- Hastings Pass
- Rydalch Pass area
- Interstate 80 corridor
- Recreation areas north of Rydalch Pass
The Cherry Fire affected the following cities and areas:
- Chimney Rock Pass
- Eureka
- Lofgreen
- Mammoth
- Silver City
- Tintic Junction
- Vernon Reservoir area
Smoke from these fires and the Cottonwood fire is also impacting air quality in several cities:
- Grand Junction, Colorado
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Mesa, Colorado
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Moab, Utah
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Montrose, Colorado
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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Silverton, Colorado
What is the current containment status of the wildfires?
As of July 8, 2026, the Iron Fire burned 41,842 acres and reached 100% containment.
The Cherry Fire burned 34,252 acres and reached 100% containment. Firefighters completed containment line construction, structure protection efforts, and indirect suppression operations after challenging weather conditions, including Red Flag Warning conditions, contributed to the fire's rapid growth (3).
The Hastings Fire burned approximately 26,422.6 acres and is now 100% contained.
Are there any evacuation orders, warnings, or shelter information?
All evacuation orders, evacuation warnings, and emergency alerts have been lifted, and officials have transitioned to patrol, monitoring, and suppression repair activities.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
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Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of July 8, 2026, the Iron Fire is 100% contained.
The Cherry Fire is 100% contained.
The Hastings Fire is 100% contained.
