Utah and Federal Officials Announce $18 Million Effort to Recover from Cottonwood Fire
Utah and federal officials have announced an $18 million joint effort to recover from the Cottonwood Fire, which impacted over 97,000 acres east of Beaver, damaging homes, farms, roads, and infrastructure. This comes as the Widemouth 2 Fire, burning over…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 6, 2026 —
An $18 million joint initiative has been announced by Utah and federal officials to aid in the recovery from the devastating Cottonwood Fire. The fire, which occurred east of Beaver, Utah, impacted more than 97,000 acres of land. Significant damage was reported to homes, farms, roads, and other critical infrastructure as a result of the blaze.
The announcement of this recovery funding comes as another large wildfire, the Widemouth 2 Fire, continues to burn in the same region. The Widemouth 2 Fire has also consumed over 97,000 acres within the Fishlake National Forest. Current reports indicate that the fire has reached 10% containment. Tragically, six structures have been confirmed destroyed by the Widemouth 2 Fire.
Details regarding the specific allocation of the $18 million for the Cottonwood Fire recovery were not immediately available. The scope of the damage from the Cottonwood Fire underscores the significant challenges ahead for residents and officials in the affected areas. The ongoing situation with the Widemouth 2 Fire adds to the ongoing concerns regarding wildfire activity in the region.
Story summarized from the original created by Carter Williams on www.deseret.com, see more information here.
