Wayne Canyon Fire, Utah
The Wayne Canyon Fire is an active wildfire burning in Utah, United States. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
37.4947, -113.1910
Current Situation
The Wayne Canyon Fire is an active wildfire burning in Utah, United States. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 40 minutes ago. Local observations show temperatures around 25°C, southwest winds of approximately 19 km/h.
Nearby communities include Cedar City (23.3 km NE), Toquerville (28.1 km S), LaVerkin (33.4 km S), Enoch (34.3 km NE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 113 km.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
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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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Cedar City
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Toquerville
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LaVerkin
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Enoch
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Hurricane
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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).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Cedar City at 14 mi).
- Natural ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Wayne Canyon |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-UTZIP-000421 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Utah |
| Location | Iron |
| Latitude | 37.49467 |
| Longitude | -113.19104 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 4:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Cedar City (14 mi NE), Toquerville (17 mi S), LaVerkin (21 mi S), Enoch (21 mi NE), Hurricane (23 mi S), Enterprise (29 mi W) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 29, 2026, 10:05 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Wayne Canyon Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Wayne Canyon Fire is located in Utah, United States at approximately 37.4947, -113.1910. Nearby towns include Cedar City (23.3 km NE), Toquerville (28.1 km S), LaVerkin (33.4 km S), Enoch (34.3 km NE).
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 2026-07-29.
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 Cedar City (14 mi NE), Toquerville (17 mi S), LaVerkin (21 mi S), Enoch (21 mi NE), Hurricane (23 mi S), Enterprise (29 mi W).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 77°F, 58% humidity, 12 mph from the sw.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 40 minutes ago).