What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of August 1, 2025, the Monroe Canyon Fire is burning in Sevier and Piute Counties, Utah. Situated within the Fishlake National Forest, the fire is blazing across Monroe Mountain and Cove Mountain (1). The fire has burned approximately 55,642 acres.
Elk Country, Porters, Big Lake, and Long Flat are being impacted by the fire.
Which cities or areas are affected by the Monroe Canyon wildfire?
The cities and areas affected by the Monroe Canyon Fire include:
- Annabella
- Big Lake
- Christensen Springs
- Elk Country
- Glenwood
- Long Flat
- Magleby and Monroe Meadows
- Monroe
- Porters
- Richfield
Depending on wind direction, smoke from the fire can affect air quality to the south in Cedar City or further north towards Provo and Salt Lake City.
What is the current containment status of the Monroe Canyon wildfire?
As of August 1, the Monroe Canyon Fire is 7% contained (2).
Firefighters are actively working on containment strategies, including constructing fire lines and utilizing air resources to manage the fire's spread. Despite these efforts, the fire remains active, particularly on the northern and eastern fronts.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
There are evacuation orders in place for several areas due to the Monroe Canyon Fire.
A Level 3 Evacuation Order, which means "Go," has been issued for Magleby and Monroe Meadows, Cove Mountain, Elk Country Cabins, Monroe Mountain Cove Mountain, Long Flat, Big Lake, Christensen Springs, Porters, and all properties north and east of the fire on Monroe Mountain and Cove Mountain, including Paulsen's through Bear Valley (3). Residents in these areas are advised to evacuate immediately for their safety.
Authorities have requested that anyone evacuating from the fire use the Koosharem side for evacuation routes. It is crucial for affected individuals to stay informed through local emergency services and follow evacuation instructions promptly.
On July 31, Governor Spencer Cox declared a 30-day State of Emergency for the State of Utah due to the number of fires in the state, in including the Monroe Canyon Fire (4).
Protect yourself from wildfire smoke
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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 1, 2025, this fire is 7% contained.
