Contained

Dry Creek Fire

2022

Acres Burned

1,769

Containment

100%

Location

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Year

2022

Structures

—

Casualties

—

Containment progress100%

🔥 Fire Summary

The Dry Creek Fire near the University of Utah has burned 1,768.74 acres and is 100% contained as of May 10, 2026.

Timeline

Coverage

Final

100% contained at 1,769 acres. Recovery operations begin.

Nonstop Local News

Lower Dry Creek Fire in Umatiilla County 100% contained, all evacuation orders lifted - Nonstop Local News

Jul 18, 2026

OregonLive.com

Fast-burning Lower Dry Creek fire prompts ‘Go Now’ evacuations in Umatilla County - OregonLive.com

Jul 16, 2026

KGW

Evacuation levels lowered for areas near Lower Dry Creek Fire, now the Hoag Fire, in Umatilla County - KGW

Jul 16, 2026

KPTV

Lower Dry Creek Fire burns 5 homes, ‘Go Now’ evacuations remain in place - KPTV

Jul 17, 2026

The Register-Guard

East Evans Creek Fire burns another 3,700 acres - The Register-Guard

Jul 16, 2026

KJCT

Wildfire Latest: Dry Creek Fire grows as Utah fires blanket western Colorado in smoke - KJCT

Jun 24, 2026

CBS News

Dry Creek Fire burning on Colorado's Western Slope destroys home, building - CBS News

Jun 25, 2026

Post Independent

Dry Creek Fire fully contained - Post Independent

Jun 23, 2026

AspenTimes.com

Dry Creek Fire grows to 315 acres south of Rifle - AspenTimes.com

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