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Big Grass Fire Threatens Jordan Valley, Infrastructure

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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The Big Grass Fire, ignited by lightning on July 23, has exhibited extreme fire behavior with rapid spread toward Jordan Valley, per InciWeb. Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 10 (NW10) assumed command August 11.

Residents in Jordan Valley face ongoing threats to residential structures, the Wild and Scenic River corridor, and North Fork Campground. Critical infrastructure including a Remote Automated Weather Station (RAWS) and South Mountain communication site remains at risk. Firefighters are monitoring thunderstorm activity that could ignite new fires.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orvad-big-grass-fire

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The Big Grass Fire was ignited by lightning on July 23“The Big Grass Fire started on July 23, 2026, following a lightning strike.”
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The Big Grass Fire has exhibited extreme fire behavior with rapid spread toward Jordan Valley“The fire has exhibited extreme fire behavior, with rapid rates of spread in all directions when smoke lifts and winds pick up in the afternoon.”
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The Big Grass Fire spread toward Jordan Valley per InciWeb“null”
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Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 10 (NW10) assumed command August 11“Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 10 (NW10) assumed command of the fire August 11, 2026.”
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Residents in Jordan Valley face ongoing threats to residential structures“Numerous residential structures, outbuildings, and associated improvements remain threatened as the fire continues to advance toward the community of Jordan Valley.”
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Residents in Jordan Valley face ongoing threats to the Wild and Scenic River corridor“null”
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Residents in Jordan Valley face ongoing threats to North Fork Campground“null”
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Critical infrastructure including a Remote Automated Weather Station (RAWS) remains at risk“Additional values at risk include the Wild and Scenic River corridor, North Fork Campground, Three Forks Campground, priority sage-grouse habitat, essential pronghorn habitat, grazing allotments, a Remote Automated Weather Station (RAWS), the South Mountain communication site, and numerous mining operations farther north.”
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Critical infrastructure including a South Mountain communication site remains at risk“Numerous residential structures, outbuildings, and associated improvements remain threatened as the fire continues to advance toward the community of Jordan Valley. Additional values at risk include the Wild and Scenic River corridor, North Fork Campground, Three Forks Campground, priority sage-grouse habitat, essential pronghorn habitat, grazing allotments, a Remote Automated Weather Station (RAWS), the South Mountain communication site, and numerous mining operations farther north.”
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Firefighters are monitoring thunderstorm activity that could ignite new fires“null”