Cherry Fire Update Amid Weather Break

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Wildfires in Juab County, Utah, are finally showing signs of slowing down thanks to cooler temps and less wind — a major relief for crews battling the Cherry and Iron fires, which have scorched over 71,000 acres combined. While the Iron Fire holds steady within containment lines, the Cherry Fire — burning more than 30,000 acres — remains the bigger challenge, forcing evacuations in towns like Eureka and Mammoth. With 800 personnel and 12 aircraft on the ground, firefighters are making progress, but officials urge patience as they monitor uncontained zones. A weather reprieve may be…