Utah Wildfire History

The major wildfires that shaped Utah — and why today’s risk looks the way it does. The largest on this list, the 2017 Brian Head Fire, burned about 71K acres.

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Major Utah wildfires

  1. 2021

    Parleys Canyon Fire

    · 540 acres

    Forced evacuations between Salt Lake City and Park City along I-80.

  2. 2018

    Dollar Ridge Fire

    · 69,000 acres

    Destroyed dozens of cabins and homes east of the Wasatch.

  3. 2017

    Brian Head Fire

    · 71,000 acres

    Destroyed 13 homes near the Brian Head resort in Iron County.

Figures are rounded from official sources (CAL FIRE, NIFC, state forestry agencies) for well-documented incidents. For the full federal record, see InciWeb and NIFC.

Utah wildfire history — frequently asked

What was the largest wildfire in Utah history?

The largest wildfire on this Utah timeline is the 2017 Brian Head Fire, which burned about 71,000 acres. Destroyed 13 homes near the Brian Head resort in Iron County.

What was the most recent major wildfire in Utah?

The most recent major fire on this Utah timeline is the 2021 Parleys Canyon Fire. Forced evacuations between Salt Lake City and Park City along I-80.

How many major wildfires has Utah had?

This Utah timeline documents 3 major recorded wildfires, from the 2017 to the 2021, drawn from official sources.

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