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Babylon Fire Swells to 77K Acres | Salt Lake City News
The Babylon Fire in San Juan County, Utah, exploded overnight, swelling to 77,335 acres and becoming Utah’s second-largest wildfire this season—still uncontained. Red Flag weather with fierce winds and bone-dry air threatens further growth, especially in Peavine and Dark Canyon. Smoke will intensify, blanketing Monticello and worsening air quality. The Needles district of Canyonlands National Park and all Forest Service lands in the Monticello Ranger District are closed until July 31, 2026. A community meeting with Great Basin Team 2 is set for Thursday at 6 PM at Utah State University’s…
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