UTAH, July 13, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — As extreme heat and critically dry conditions gripped much of Utah, firefighters responded to a series of new wildfires over the weekend, including a lightning-caused blaze in Wasatch County that grew to 61 acres, a new fire in Washington County and a grass fire that damaged a West Bountiful home.
The Buck Basin Fire remained the largest of the new incidents. By 10:30 p.m. Sunday, the fire had grown to an estimated 61 acres after initially being reported at about 30 acres just before 4 p.m., according to Utah Fire Info.
The fire is burning in the Heber-Kamas Ranger District, about four to five miles northwest of Currant Creek Reservoir, east of Currant Creek Road (Forest Service Road 083) and south of Red Mountain Road (Forest Service Road 080).
Utah Fire Info said the blaze is burning “in patches of timber.” Assigned resources include two engines, a Type 3 helicopter, a Type 1 helicopter, a single-engine air tanker and a 20-person hand crew that has been ordered.
The cause is believed to be lightning.
“At this time, there are no reported threats to structures or communities,” Utah Fire Info said. “Smoke is visible from highways 40 and 35 and surrounding areas. Please do not report.”
Farther south, Utah Fire Info reported the Turkey Farm Fire in Washington County at about 7 p.m. Sunday. The fire was initially estimated at 5 acres.
“The fire is burning in an old burn scar,” Utah Fire Info said. “Resources have a high level of confidence they can get around it quickly.”
Dammeron Valley Fire & Rescue urged residents to monitor its Facebook page for updates on any potential evacuation notices related to the Turkey Farm Fire.
In Davis County, South Davis Metro Fire Service Area crews were dispatched shortly after 1 p.m. Saturday to a grass fire threatening a residence in West Bountiful.
Fire officials said crews arrived to find a grass fire behind the home that had spread into a large woodpile. Heat from the blaze damaged the exterior of the residence.
Firefighters quickly contained the fire in the grass and woodpile, preventing it from spreading to nearby structures.
The fire appears to have been accidental and related to yard work being performed by the homeowner, according to South Davis Metro Fire. No injuries to residents or firefighters were reported.
