Mill Ridge Fire, Utah
Mill Ridge burned in Utah, United States, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Uncontained.
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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39.8974, -111.2554
Current Situation
Mill Ridge burned in Utah, United States, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Uncontained.
The fire was last updated 6 days ago by agency reporting systems.
The fire is near Fairview (34 km SW), Woodland Hills (36 km W), Mapleton (37.8 km NW), Elk Ridge (38.1 km W).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 159 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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Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Fairview
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Woodland Hills
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Mapleton
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Elk Ridge
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Salem
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Spanish Fork
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Utah (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 7 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Mill Ridge |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-UTMLF-260318 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Utah |
| Location | Utah |
| Latitude | 39.89737 |
| Longitude | -111.25536 |
| Last Updated | Jul 23, 2026, 12:56 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Fairview (21 mi SW), Woodland Hills (22 mi W), Mapleton (23 mi NW), Elk Ridge (24 mi W), Salem (25 mi NW), Spanish Fork (26 mi NW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 22, 2026, 4:30 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Mill Ridge Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Mill Ridge Fire is located in Utah, United States at approximately 39.8974, -111.2554. Nearby towns include Fairview (34 km SW), Woodland Hills (36 km W), Mapleton (37.8 km NW), Elk Ridge (38.1 km W).
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 2026-07-22.
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 Fairview (21 mi SW), Woodland Hills (22 mi W), Mapleton (23 mi NW), Elk Ridge (24 mi W), Salem (25 mi NW), Spanish Fork (26 mi NW).
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 6 days ago).