UTDIF France Canyon

Last updated: 2025-06-13

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

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State: Utah

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Coordinates:

Latitude: 37° 32 54 Longitude: 112° 22 54.6

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NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations.

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Incident Overview: The France Canyon fire started June 11th at approximately 3 p.m. MST on the Powell Ranger District on the Dixie National Forest. It is burning in rough terrain about 6.5 miles southwest of Hatch, Utah. As of June 13th, at approximately 0600, Color Country Team 1, a type 3 incident management team, will assume command of the fire.Management objectives include prioritizing firefighter and public safety and protecting local natural resources.Closures are in effect for the area.