Box Elder County’s Johnson Canyon Fire Estimated at 6,273 Acres

Box Elder County’s Johnson Canyon Fire estimated at 6,273 acres

BOX ELDER COUNTY, Utah, Aug. 2, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Johnson Canyon Fire was estimated at 6,273 as of late Sunday morning, according to an update from Box Elder County government. It was listed at 10% contained. “Firefighters continue suppression efforts under hot, dry conditions,” the statement says. “A Red Flag Warning is in effect beginning at noon today, with conditions that may increase fire behavior, so please be smart. Box Elder Co…

UPDATE: Johnson Canyon fire grows to 6,273 acres near Portage

A fast-moving wildfire north of Tremonton has grown to an estimated 6,273 acres at 10% containment as of 11 a.m. Sunday, threatening structures and prompting Box Elder County officials to place the towns of Portage and Washakie on evacuation alert.

High winds push Johnson Canyon Fire past 3,500 Acres

BOX ELDER COUNTY, Utah — The Johnson Canyon Fire expanded to an estimated 3,500 to 4,000 acres Sunday morning after burning actively through the night northwest of Tremonton, officials said.

Johnson Canyon Fire doubles in size overnight

The Johnson Canyon Fire burning northwest of Tremonton almost doubled in size overnight, Box Elder County officials announced Sunday morning.