Slough Canyon
active fire 
wildfire Updated
Environment
Right Now
| TODAY | OCT 2 | OCT 3 | OCT 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | 70° 49° |  73° 53° | 75° 59° | 73° 56° |
| Area Fire Potential | TODAY Lowest OCT 2 Lowest OCT 3 Lowest OCT 4 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 80% containment.Inciweb Media
Recent media provided by InciWeb of Utah fire activity.
Slough Canyon Fire Report — September 29, 2026
Crews conduct suppression repair with minimal fire activity in the Book Cliffs
The Slough Canyon Fire is smoldering in remote terrain of the Book Cliffs on Uintah and Ouray Tribal Lands in Grand County. Fire activity has remained minimal and confined within established perimeters over the last 72 hours. No communities or structures are threatened.
Evacuations and Closures
- No evacuation orders, warnings, or closures are in effect as of September 29, 2026.
Conditions and Outlook
Rain chances will taper off as warmer and drier weather develops, with gusty northeast winds shifting to the south-southwest and easing later in the week. No red flag warnings are in effect across the region. Fire behavior is expected to remain minimal, and crews plan to focus on suppression repair and perimeter patrol.
Cause and Context
Lightning sparked the fire on August 15, 2026, in remote tribal terrain.
Official updates current through September 29, 2026.
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