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LATEST EVACUATIONS/UPDATES: Rock Canyon Fire in Summit, Morgan Counties

Rocky Canyon fire grows to 2.8k acres; some evacuations issued

A photo of the Rock Canyon Fire taken Aug. 9, 2026.
Utah Fire Info
A photo of the Rocky Canyon Fire taken Aug. 9, 2026.

KPCW is working with officials to monitor the Rocky Canyon Fire burning in Summit and Morgan Counties. Updates, evacuation notices, and shelter locations will be included below as they become available.

The Summit County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) said a community meeting will be held Sunday, Aug. 9, at 7 p.m. for Henefer residents and those impacted by the Rocky Canyon Fire.

The meeting will be held in the LDS meetinghouse at 709 N Main St.

Officials said to note that the meeting will not include a formal Q&A session. However, officials will be available for individual breakout discussions following the meeting.

View the meeting virtually here.

EVACTUATIONS

Evacuation statuses issued by officials are listed below.

White's Crossing to East Canyon Dam

Residents from White's Crossing to East Canyon Dam are in GO status for evacuation. Residents in this area should leave their homes immediately.

A shelter is available at Morgan High School's Trojan Century Center located at 699 E. Young St. in Morgan, Utah.

Bring pet carriers if you have them, larger farm animals can be accommodated at the County Fair Grounds.

Hog Back Summit

Hog Back Summit remains in a 'Ready' status for possible evacuation from the Rocky Canyon Fire.

Visit summitcounty.info/emergency for the latest updates.

UPDATES

As of 8:30 a.m. Sunday morning, Utah Fire Info reported the Rocky Canyon Fire to be an estimated 2,800 acres. Officials said crews are working to establish a perimeter.

Residents should stay clear of the area at this time. Officials also ask that civilians refrain from flying drones over the active fire area.