Promontory Fire, Utah
Agency feeds show the Promontory Fire burning in Utah, United States. Reported size is about 362 acres (146 hectares) under a Active classification.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 50%
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Status: Active
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Size reported at approximately 362 acres (146 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
41.5585, -112.4062
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Promontory Fire burning in Utah, United States. Reported size is about 362 acres (146 hectares) under a Active classification.
The fire was last updated 7 hours ago by agency reporting systems.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 250 km.
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Environment
Current Conditions
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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 #5 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Promontory |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-UTBRS-200527 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Utah |
| Location | Box Elder |
| Latitude | 41.55851 |
| Longitude | -112.40618 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 7:50 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Active |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 362 ac |
| Containment % | 50% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Estimated cost | $180,000 |
| Fuel | Short Grass (1 foot) |
| Complexity | Type 4 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 27, 2026, 2:05 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Promontory Fire is currently reported at approximately 362 acres (146 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Promontory Fire is located in Utah, United States at approximately 41.5585, -112.4062.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 50% (status: Active).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-27.
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 4 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 actively tracked (last update 7 hours ago).