Fremont

Crews ferry to Fremont Island as rainfall slows forward spread

The Fremont Fire is burning through grass and brush on Fremont Island in the Great Salt Lake. Recent rainfall helped slow the fire's forward progression as state wildland firefighters and aviation resources arrived to secure the area. The fire is confined to the island and does not threaten mainland communities.

Evacuations and Closures

• No evacuation orders, warnings, or closures are in effect as of September 16, 2026.

Conditions and Outlook

Rain showers and higher humidity will continue across the area over the next couple of days, accompanied by gusty southeasterly winds that shift northerly and ease toward the weekend. Ground crews plan to secure the perimeter while aviation resources utilize alternative freshwater dip sites established to bypass the lake's high salinity.

Cause and Context

Fire investigators determined the fire was sparked by lightning on September 16, 2026. Access to the incident requires airboats and ferrying personnel and equipment across the Great Salt Lake.

Official updates current through September 16, 2026.