Slough Canyon
active fire 
wildfire Updated
Environment
Right Now
| TODAY | OCT 22 | OCT 23 | OCT 24 | |
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| Weather | 47° 47° |  51° 46° |  49° 39° | 51° 39° |
| Area Fire Potential | TODAY Lowest OCT 22 Lowest OCT 23 Lowest OCT 24 Lowest | |||
| Area Fuels | Timber (Grass and Understory) | |||
Response
LEAD AGENCY
Bureau of Indian AffairsRESPONSE LEVEL
Type 3
Details
INCIDENT DETAILS
FIRE BEHAVIOR
Minimal
DESCRIPTION
41 Miles E from Price, UTOVERVIEW
Slough Canyon Fire started on 08/15 and is currently at 4,774 acres and 95% containment.Inciweb Media
Recent media provided by InciWeb of Utah fire activity.
Slough Canyon Fire Report — October 19, 2026
Suppression repair continues with minimal smoldering inside remote containment lines
The Slough Canyon Fire is burning in remote Book Cliffs terrain on Uintah and Ouray Tribal Lands in Grand County. Fire activity has remained minimal over the past 72 hours, with smoldering confined entirely within the existing perimeter. The fire threatens no communities or homes, and operations are focused on suppression repair.
Evacuations and Closures
- No evacuation orders, warnings, or road closures are in effect as of October 19, 2026.
Conditions and Outlook
Light southeasterly winds will shift southerly and turn breezy midweek ahead of widespread rain showers and significantly higher humidity. Fire behavior is expected to remain minimal, limited to isolated smoldering in heavy timber fuels inside the footprint. Crews will continue suppression repair work and secure lines where needed.
Cause and Context
The fire was ignited by lightning on August 15, 2026, in the remote Book Cliffs south of the Uintah County border. Suppression repair has been underway since September as crews rehabilitate ground disturbed during firefighting operations.
Official updates current through October 19, 2026.
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