Jakes Fire, Utah
This archive page covers the Jakes Fire in Utah, United States. Last known size: 2 acres under a Uncontained classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 2 acres (0.8 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
39.3016, -112.0413
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Jakes Fire in Utah, United States. Last known size: 2 acres under a Uncontained classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 3 days ago.
The fire is near Gunnison (25.2 km SE), Centerfield (27.4 km SE), Manti (35 km E), Ephraim (39.7 km E).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 133 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Jakes Fire, Utah · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
Current Conditions
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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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Gunnison
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Centerfield
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Manti
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Ephraim
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Salina
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Aurora
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Utah (currently ranked #7 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Jakes |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-UTWDD-260321 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Utah |
| Location | Millard |
| Latitude | 39.30159 |
| Longitude | -112.04128 |
| Last Updated | Jul 26, 2026, 2:26 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 2 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Nearby towns | Gunnison (16 mi SE), Centerfield (17 mi SE), Manti (22 mi E), Ephraim (25 mi E), Salina (26 mi S), Aurora (27 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 1:52 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 Jakes Fire was approximately 2 acres.
Where is this fire located?
The Jakes Fire is located in Utah, United States at approximately 39.3016, -112.0413. Nearby towns include Gunnison (25.2 km SE), Centerfield (27.4 km SE), Manti (35 km E), Ephraim (39.7 km E).
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 2026-07-24.
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 Gunnison (16 mi SE), Centerfield (17 mi SE), Manti (22 mi E), Ephraim (25 mi E), Salina (26 mi S), Aurora (27 mi S).
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 3 days ago).