Evacuation Orders Lifted in Summit County Areas Near Rocky Canyon Fire

Rocky Canyon Fire at 15.6 acres, 40% contained

SUMMIT, MORGAN counties, Utah, Aug. 13, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Fire officials announced on Wednesday evening that the Rocky Mountain Fire stood at 15,662 acres and 40%. Some people previously evacuated were being allowed to return home, and go back to “SET” status. Those areas are: east of 300 W to I-84 in Henefer; south of Franklin Canyon to Icy Springs/Wohali Way; south of S.R. 65; west of 300 West & S. Henefer Road; West of Main St. between …

Evacuated residents cleared to return home, but Sheriff’s Office warns fire is still active

Summit County residents who had to evacuate because of the Rocky Canyon Fire may return to their homes as of Thursday afternoon, but officials warned that the blaze is still active and community members should be prepared for the situation to change. The Summit County Sheriff’s Office announced that all affected neighborhoods in Henefer have been moved from the “GO” status to the “SET” status. The “GO” status orders an immediate evacuation of th…

Evacuation orders lifted in Summit County areas near Rocky Canyon Fire

Several evacuation orders have been lifted in parts of Summit County affected by the Rocky Canyon Fire that has burned over 15,000 acres as of Thursday.

Evacuation status eases for parts of Henefer amid Rocky Canyon Fire

HENEFER, Utah — Some areas of Henefer are moving from “GO” to “SET” evacuation status as crews continue to battle the Rocky Canyon Fire, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. Residents in the affected areas may now return home, but the fire remains active and conditions can change quickly. The areas now in “SET” status include: East of 300 West to I-84 in Henefer South of Franklin Canyon to Icy Springs/Wohali Way South of SR 65, west …