False Evacuation Alarm Issued to Residents in Morgan and Summit Counties
Residents in parts of Morgan and Summit Counties received a false evacuation alarm on their smartphones due to a technological glitch. The alert, which stated "EVACUATE NOW," was intended only for specific areas threatened by the Rocky Canyon Fire. Officials…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 9, 2026 —
A technological glitch led to a widespread false evacuation alarm being sent to smartphones in parts of Morgan and Summit Counties on Tuesday. The alert, which read “EVACUATE NOW,” was mistakenly distributed to residents outside of the areas directly threatened by the Rocky Canyon Fire.
Officials have clarified that the emergency alert was intended solely for specific locations within the vicinity of the Rocky Canyon Fire. No residents in Salt Lake County or other areas not directly impacted by the fire were required to evacuate. The false alarm was attributed to a technological malfunction.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the glitch to prevent future occurrences. Residents who received the erroneous alert are advised to disregard the message. Further updates regarding the Rocky Canyon Fire and any official evacuation orders will be communicated through verified emergency channels.
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