New wildfire burning near Cedar City

Drone disrupts crews battling Utah’s newest wildfire in Iron County

IRON COUNTY, Utah, Aug. 8, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Efforts against Utah’s latest wildfire Saturday night has encountered disruption by a drone. Utah Fire Info announced the latest new fire start at about 7 p.m. Saturday, the Eightmile Fire west of Cedar City, already reaching 15 acres in size. “Aviation and ground resources are on scene working to suppress the fire,” the agency said, with updates to be shared as more information becomes availabl…

New wildfire burning near Cedar City

The Eight Mile Fire is estimated at 15 acres, burning about 10 miles west of Cedar City, according to Utah Fire Info.