SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 24, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The high profile Bonneville Fire, which has burned for days in the foothills adjacent to the University of Utah, is now 95% contained, according to a report posted Wednesday night on Utah Fire Info.
“The #BonnevilleFire has increased to 95% contained and is still 566 acres. Thanks to the hard work of the crews, there has been no growth of the fire over the last 24 hours,” the UFI post said.
“An overnight infrared flight mapped and identified all the remaining heat sources around the fire. Only one was found along the perimeter. Most of the hot spots were interior, and crews were able to hike in today and continue to suppress these heat sources.”
It is estimated it will take “another day or so” to finalize containment.
“There is still interior fire and heat. Smoke will be visible. Please do not report.”
Because of the continued heat within the fire (verified by the infrared flight), the Bonneville Shoreline, Red Butte, and Dry Gulch Trails will remained closed, according to UFI.
The Bonneville Fire burns in the foothills north of the University of Utah, June 20, 2026. Photo: Gephardt Daily/Patrick Benedict
City Creek Trail will open Thursday since there is no threat to that area.
“Rangers and law enforcement are patrolling the area to catch any trespassers.”
Due to the progress in containing the blaze, the fire fighting command will be turned back over to a local Type 4 team in the morning.
“Two crews and multiple engines will remain on scene until full containment, and awhile after to assure any interior hot spots are extinguished.”
Photo: Salt Lake City Fire Department
