Contained 🇺🇸 AZCNF

Deer Creek Fire

2023 · AZCNF

Acres Burned

101

Containment

100%

Location

AZCNF

Year

2023

Structures

—

Casualties

—

Containment progress100%

🔥 Fire Summary

The Deer Creek Fire has burned over 17,000 acres across Utah and Colorado with containment efforts ongoing as of recent reports.

Timeline

Coverage

Final

100% contained at 101 acres. Recovery operations begin.

KKTV

Evacuation order issued for fire near Deer Creek campground northwest of Bailey - KKTV

Jan 7, 2026

FOX 13 News Utah

Man charged after originally denying sparking Deer Creek Fire that burned 17K+ acres - FOX 13 News Utah

Oct 3, 2025

National Weather Service (.gov)

Fire-Induced Tornado at Deer Creek Wildfire - July 12, 2025 - National Weather Service (.gov)

Jul 12, 2025

Moab Sun News

Deer Creek Fire hits 54% containment; Suspect in wildfire start identified, main roads reopened - Moab Sun News

Jul 22, 2025

ABC4 Utah

Deer Creek fire now 7% contained, smoke visible from Dead Horse Point State Park - ABC4 Utah

Jul 15, 2025

The Times-Independent

Deer Creek Fire grows to 14,760 acres; moves into Colorado - The Times-Independent

Jul 16, 2025

KUTV

Deer Creek Fire fully contained after burning over 17k acres on Utah-Colorado border - KUTV

Aug 11, 2025

The Salt Lake Tribune

Charges filed in Deer Creek Fire that burned nearly 18,000 acres, sparked firenado - The Salt Lake Tribune

Oct 4, 2025

CBS News

Deer Creek Fire, at almost 9,000 acres, nearing Colorado-Utah state line - CBS News

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