Mount Fire Ignited by Lightning West of Cedar City, Threatens Private Property
A lightning strike ignited a new wildfire, named the Mount Fire, west of Cedar City near Comstock Road and Desert Mound. The fire is moving north up a ridgeline, with air tankers and firefighting aircraft assisting. While burning primarily on…
Salt Lake City, UT, July 25, 2026 —
A new wildfire, dubbed the Mount Fire, ignited west of Cedar City on Thursday, reportedly caused by a lightning strike. The fire is currently moving north up a ridgeline, according to initial reports.
The blaze is located near Comstock Road and Desert Mound. Air tankers and other firefighting aircraft have been deployed to assist in combating the fire.
While the Mount Fire is burning primarily on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land, it has been identified as posing a threat to nearby private properties. Officials have stated this is reportedly the largest recent wildfire in the area that was caused by lightning.
Further details regarding containment efforts, the exact size of the fire, and specific private properties threatened were not immediately available.
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