Widemouth 2 Fire Forces Evacuations in Southern Kanosh
Residents in the southern part of Kanosh, Millard County, have been ordered to evacuate due to the Widemouth 2 Fire breaching a containment line. The fire has reached 6,885 acres and is 15% contained.
Salt Lake City, UT, August 1, 2026 —
An evacuation order is in effect for residents in the southern portion of Kanosh, a community in Millard County, as the Widemouth 2 Fire has breached a containment line. The fire, which has grown to 6,885 acres, is currently 15% contained.
The breach in containment has prompted authorities to issue the evacuation order for the affected areas of Kanosh. Further details regarding the specific zones under evacuation and designated safe shelters were not immediately available. Information on the cause of the Widemouth 2 Fire was also not provided.
Firefighting efforts are ongoing as crews work to establish new containment lines and gain control over the rapidly moving wildfire. The extent of the damage caused by the fire is still being assessed.
Residents in the southern part of Kanosh are advised to monitor official channels for updates and further instructions from emergency management officials. The current acreage and containment percentage indicate a significant and active wildfire situation in the region.
Story summarized from the original created by Spencer Burt on www.fox13now.com, see more information here.
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