Babylon Fire Expands to over 70,000 Acres, Multiple Closures Remain in Effect

Babylon Fire grows past 70,000 acres near Bears Ears National Monument, remains 0% contained

The Babylon Fire grew to more than 70,000 acres Wednesday morning while remaining 0% contained, as fire officials warned of continued critical fire weather conditions and increasing smoke impacts across parts of southeastern Utah.

Babylon Fire expands to over 70,000 acres, multiple closures remain in effect

The Babylon Fire burning in San Juan County exploded overnight, growing by over 20,000 acres and remains zero percent contained as the second largest wildfire in Utah this season.

San Juan County's Babylon Fire at 45,258 acres, 0% contained; 4 structures lost

SAN JUAN COUNTY, Utah, June 30, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Strong winds and dry conditions continued to push the Babylon Fire northwest on Monday. “Crews are using indirect strategies and natural barriers to safely work in steep, rugged terrain,” says a Tuesday update from U.S. Forest Service-Manti-La Sal National Forest. “Four structures have been lost, one structure privately owned by The Nature Conservancy and three Forest Service structures inc…

Babylon Fire closes Monticello Ranger District as it pushes 50,000 acres

The Manti-La Sal National Forest has closed the entire Monticello Ranger District as the Babylon Fire grew to 48,258 acres and destroyed multiple structures, while other public land restrictions remain in place across San Juan County.  Smoke rises from the Babylon Fire near Blanding on June 27. The wildfire has since grown to more than 48,000 acres, destroyed multiple structures and prompted widespread public land closures in San Juan County. P…

Babylon Fire grows north, closes part of Canyonlands National Park

The Babylon Fire has grown past 70,000 acres and is pushing north toward Canyonlands National Park, which has closed and evacuated its Needles District and canceled all permits and campground reservations there through July 31.