UTL Fire, California
The UTL Fire was a wildfire in California, United States. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
34.2367, -117.8407
Current Situation
The UTL Fire was a wildfire in California, United States. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 47 hours ago. Current weather near the fire includes temperatures around 32°C with southwest winds of approximately 13 km/h.
Settlements in the area include Glendora (11.4 km S), Azusa (13 km SW), Citrus (14.3 km S), San Dimas (14.8 km S).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 27 km.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Glendora
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Azusa
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Citrus
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San Dimas
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Charter Oak
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Bradbury
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in California (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Glendora at 7.1 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 19 days.
- Weather conditions currently support continued fire activity (fire weather rating: High).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | UTL |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CAANF-262801 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | Los Angeles |
| Latitude | 34.23668 |
| Longitude | -117.84068 |
| Last Updated | Jul 27, 2026, 2:25 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Glendora (7.1 mi S), Azusa (8.1 mi SW), Citrus (8.9 mi S), San Dimas (9.2 mi S), Charter Oak (9.3 mi S), Bradbury (9.7 mi SW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 10, 2026, 12:59 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the UTL Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The UTL Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 34.2367, -117.8407. Nearby towns include Glendora (11.4 km S), Azusa (13 km SW), Citrus (14.3 km S), San Dimas (14.8 km S).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-10.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Glendora (7.1 mi S), Azusa (8.1 mi SW), Citrus (8.9 mi S), San Dimas (9.2 mi S), Charter Oak (9.3 mi S), Bradbury (9.7 mi SW).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 89°F, 35% humidity, 8 mph from the sw.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 47 hours ago).