Mandatory Evacuations Issued for Logan Neighborhoods Due to Large Fire Near USU Campus
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for neighborhoods in Logan, Utah, located within a 1.5-mile zone from 600 East and Canyon Road due to a large fire near the Utah State University campus. A shelter has been opened at Green Canyon…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 1, 2026 —
Mandatory evacuations are currently in effect for several neighborhoods in Logan, Utah, as a large fire rages near the Utah State University campus.
The evacuations encompass an area within a 1.5-mile radius from the intersection of 600 East and Canyon Road. Residents in this zone have been instructed to leave their homes immediately.
Authorities have established a temporary shelter for displaced residents at Green Canyon High School, providing a safe location for those who have been forced to evacuate.
In response to the fire and evacuation efforts, the Utah Department of Transportation has closed US-89. The closure affects the stretch of highway between 400 East and 1500 East. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes.
The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are not immediately available. Further updates will be provided as information becomes public.
Story summarized from the original created by Jeff Tavss on www.fox13now.com, see more information here.
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