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Babylon Fire Grows in Utah, Closures Expand

Thursday, July 9, 2026

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The Babylon Fire, ignited on June 26, 2026, approximately 25 miles southwest of Monticello, Utah, continues to grow due to low humidity, dry vegetation, and gusty winds.

Over 1,000 personnel are actively working to contain the blaze using direct suppression and indirect confinement strategies. The fire has prompted extensive closures across the Monticello Ranger District of Manti-La Sal National Forest and Canyonlands National Park.

All Forest Service lands, roads, and trails within the Monticello Ranger District are strictly closed, alongside the entire Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. Additionally, BLM lands west of Harts Draw Road to Indian Creek Falls are closed, encompassing Shay Mesa, Beef Basin, Dark Canyon, and Sweet Alice.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/utmlf-babylon-fire

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The Babylon Fire was ignited on June 26, 2026“The Babylon Fire, began on Friday, June 26, 2026, about 25 miles southwest of Monticello, Utah.”
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The Babylon Fire is approximately 25 miles southwest of Monticello, Utah“The Babylon Fire, began on Friday, June 26, 2026, about 25 miles southwest of Monticello, Utah.”
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The Babylon Fire continues to grow“null”
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The Babylon Fire is growing due to low humidity“null”
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The Babylon Fire is growing due to dry vegetation“null”
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The Babylon Fire is growing due to gusty winds“null”
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Over 1,000 personnel are actively working to contain the blaze“null”
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The blaze is being contained using direct suppression strategies“null”
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The blaze is being contained using indirect confinement strategies“null”
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The fire has prompted extensive closures across the Monticello Ranger District of Manti-La Sal National Forest“Beginning July 31, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. the Manti La Sal National Forest has issued a new Babylon Fire Closure Order (04-10-26-05-05) to reflect the current Babylon Fire footprint on the Monticello Ranger District. This updated Order replaces the previous Babylon Fire closure and updates which roads, trails, and areas inside the burn area remain closed for public safety.”
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The fire has prompted extensive closures across Canyonlands National Park“null”
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All Forest Service lands within the Monticello Ranger District are strictly closed“null”
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All roads within the Monticello Ranger District are strictly closed“null”
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All trails within the Monticello Ranger District are strictly closed“null”
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The entire Needles District of Canyonlands National Park is closed“null”
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BLM lands west of Harts Draw Road to Indian Creek Falls are closed“null”
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Shay Mesa is closed“null”
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Beef Basin is closed“null”
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Dark Canyon is closed“null”
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Sweet Alice is closed“null”