What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of August 7, 2026, the Widemouth 2 Fire is burning across Millard and Sevier Counties in central Utah.
The fire is affecting areas near Fillmore, Kanosh, Meadow, Joseph Peak, and the Fillmore Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest.
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?
The cities and areas affected by the Widemouth 2 Fire include:
- Chalk Creek
- Fillmore
- Fillmore Ranger District
- Joseph Peak
- Kanosh
- Meadow
- Millard County
- Sevier County
What is the current containment status of the wildfire?
As of August 7, 2026, the Widemouth 2 Fire has burned approximately 106,450.4 acres and is 19% contained.
Firefighters are strengthening containment lines near local communities while working to slow the fire's spread through steep and rugged terrain (1).
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect for several communities near the Widemouth 2 Fire in Millard and Sevier Counties.
Level 3 Go evacuation orders are in effect for the following areas. Residents in these locations should evacuate immediately:
- Kanosh, south of 300 S
- Turkey Track Lane and Cemetery Road
- Meadow, from 4400 S to Reservation Road
- Private properties near Joseph Peak.
Level 2 Set evacuation warnings are in effect for the following areas. Residents should be prepared to evacuate:
- Kanosh, north of 300 S
- Fillmore, from 500 S to Reservation Road
- Areas extending west and south from 500 S and Baker Lane, including eastern portions of Highway 99 south to just beyond the Great Lakes Cheese Plant
- Meadow, from Meadow Canyon Road south to 4400 S
An evacuation shelter is available at the Fillmore LDS Stake Center, located at 25 S 300 W St, Fillmore, Utah. Residents should monitor updates from the Millard County Sheriff's Office and the Sevier County Sheriff's Office. Those placed under a Level 3 evacuation order may receive emergency phone alerts and door-to-door notifications.
Public access restrictions also remain in effect for designated lands, roads, and trails in the Fillmore Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest. Additional closures apply to certain Bureau of Land Management areas in Millard County.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of August 7, 2026, this fire is 19% contained.
