UTASF Speirs Fire

Last updated: 2024-07-29

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The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Ashley National Forest.

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State: Utah

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Coordinates:

Latitude: 40° 52 40 Longitude: 109° 26 12

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NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations.

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Incident Overview: The Speirs Fire was caused by lightning and first reported on Saturday, July 13 at approximately 1:00 pm. The fire is located approximately three miles south of the town of Dutch John, Utah and south of Flaming Gorge Reservoir. It is burning in heavy timber and downed timber and grass understory in steep and rugged terrain. The fire is currently being managed by Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 3.