Buck Basin Fire, Utah
Buck Basin burned in Utah, United States, reaching about 145 acres (59 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Minimal.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 96%
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Size reported at approximately 145 acres (58.7 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
40.3916, -111.1333
Current Situation
Buck Basin burned in Utah, United States, reaching about 145 acres (59 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Minimal.
The fire was last updated 5 days ago by agency reporting systems.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 195 km.
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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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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Utah (currently ranked #6 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 17 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Buck Basin |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-UTUWF-200428 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Utah |
| Location | Wasatch |
| Latitude | 40.39163 |
| Longitude | -111.13327 |
| Last Updated | Jul 23, 2026, 2:56 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 145 ac |
| Containment % | 96% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 9 |
| Estimated cost | $1,878,333 |
| Fuel | Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 3 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 11, 2026, 8:07 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Buck Basin Fire was approximately 145 acres (59 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Buck Basin Fire is located in Utah, United States at approximately 40.3916, -111.1333.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 96% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-12.
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?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 5 days ago).