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Town of Eureka evacuated as Iron Fire grows to 13,000 acres

Authorities believe the fire was human-caused.

(FOX 13 screenshot) A wildfire in Juab County forced the evacuation of the town of Eureka on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

(FOX 13 screenshot) A wildfire in Juab County forced the evacuation of the town of Eureka on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

By  FOX 13 News
 | June 20, 2026, 8:38 p.m.
| Updated: 8:42 p.m.

Eureka, Utah • A wildfire that was sparked late Friday night in Juab County has exploded in size and forced one small town to evacuate.

As of Saturday evening, the Iron Fire is burning an estimated 13,000 acres in the East Tintic Mountains.

Shortly after 8 p.m., Utah Forestry, Fire & State Lands announced that all residents of Eureka were ordered to evacuate. They estimated around 1,000 residents.

According to Utah Fire Info, the fire started at 10:45 p.m. Friday night south of Boulter Peak near Eureka. They say it was human-caused, but the exact cause remains under investigation.

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