Babylon Fire — the nation’s largest — surpasses 100,000 acres, remains 0% contained

More than 1,200 personnel are assigned to the nation’s largest currently burning wildfire as firefighters reinforce containment features and six evacuation zones in San Juan County remain in set status.

(U.S. Forest Service) Smoke from the Babylon Fire fills the sky at sunset on Monday, July 6, 2026. More than 1,200 personnel were assigned to the wildfire Tuesday as firefighters continued reinforcing containment features and protecting homes around Monticello.

Babylon Fire — the nation’s largest — surpasses 100,000 acres, remains 0% contained

More than 1,200 personnel are assigned to the nation’s largest currently burning wildfire as firefighters reinforce containment features and six evacuation zones in San Juan County remain in set status.

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