Brushy Canyon Fire (Utah)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Box Elder County
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
Burning actively across 250 acres of private land in Box Elder, Utah, the Brushy Canyon Fire has been ongoing since August 27, 2026. This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October.
Nationwide, the broader wildfire landscape shows 3,102,331 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 43% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Utah for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 250 acres — about 1.0 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in United States
Across United States, roughly 3,102,331 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 43% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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