This event is no longer active — it's kept here as a record. Recovery may still be underway; the guidance below applies.
The Jones fire near Grand, Utah ignited on June 27, 2026, and remains uncontained as it spreads across 1,459 acres. Homes in the area face direct exposure to active fire.
Overview written from official NASA EONET and National Interagency Fire Center/IRWIN data.
- Type
- Wildfires
- Official size
- 1,459 acres
- Containment
- 0%
- Cause
- Natural
- Began
- Status
- Inactive
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Official size & containment
Official incident size and containment reported through NIFC / IRWIN, as we observed it. Newest first.
- 1,459 acres ±0 0% contained
- 1,459 acres 0% contained
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Latest updates
Official updates and news coverage for this event, newest first — National Weather Service products, local storm reports, incident updates and press headlines. Official items are verbatim government text; news headlines link out to the original outlet.
- Forecast discussion NWS GJT
Area Forecast Discussion
Afternoon storms with slow movement may bring heavy rain, small hail, and gusty winds through Tuesday, with flash flooding risk near burn scars.
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 526 AM MDT Mon Jul 27 2026
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Warm overnight lows and triple digit highs for portions of eastern Utah and western Colorado are expected through Tuesday morning. The Heat Advisories remain in place.
- Afternoon and evening showers and storms will continue thanks to ample moisture and daytime heating.
- Slow storm motions will allow heavy rain under the stronger cells. Small hail and gusty outflow winds will also be possible.
- Watch out for flash flooding and debris flows in vulnerable terrain, especially for areas near and downstream of burn scars.
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.DISCUSSION... Issued at 911 PM MDT Sun Jul 26 2026
High pressure and ample moisture remain in place which means the running forecast remains largely the same...afternoon and evening convection. Slow storm motions remain in the forecast so, as we've seen over the last several days, the stronger showers and storms will cause plenty of heavy rain. Those areas susceptible to flooding will remain under the gun as will burn scars like the Babylon, Ferris and Gold Mountain burn scars. Outside of the rain, gusty outflow…
- News KMYU
Fourth firefighter dies from injuries in Colorado wildfire burnover
- News KUTV
Fourth firefighter dies from injuries in Colorado wildfire burnover
- News The Colorado Sun
Firefighter dies from injuries sustained fighting fire in western Colorado
Show 26 earlier updates
- WOODTV.com News
Deputies: Some of 8 people found dead after fire had been shot
- The Facts News
- Herald/Review Media News
Bradley Dever named new Sierra Vista fire chief succeeding Brian Jones
- FOX 13 Seattle News
- Big Country News News
Lyons Ferry Fire Update Including Neff Jones, Wallace Walker and Devil’s Canyon Fires
- dailydispatch.com News
- InciWeb Incident update
- dailydispatch.com News
New Arroyo Fire sparks in remote area of Grand County, threatening oil and gas infrastructure
- KREM News
State mobilizes assistance as Plum Point Fire threatens homes near Grand Coulee
- Nonstop Local News News
State resources mobilized for Plum Point Fire, burning 150 acres in Lincoln County
- The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel News
Three firefighters died Saturday after being trapped during the Knowles Fire
- Denver Gazette News
- CBS News News
Evacuations lifted in Colorado for Snyder Fire as firefighters gain ground
- 9News News
Flags to fly at half-staff to honor 3 firefighters killed in Colorado wildfire
- FOX 13 Seattle News
- 9News News
Three firefighters killed while battling western Colorado wildfire
- Mesa County News
Mesa County declares local disaster emergency for Snyder Fire
- kjct8.com News
Identities of firefighters killed fighting western Colorado wildfires released by officials
- wbrc.com News
Identities of firefighters killed fighting western Colorado wildfires released by officials
- The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel News
- CBS News News
Two wildfires break out near Utah-Colorado border, more across the Western Slope
- the-lookout.org News
Western U.S. Wildfires Surge Under Powerful Southwest Winds; Three Firefighters Killed in Colorado
- KJCT News
LATEST: Over 28,000 acres burning near CO/UT border; pre-evacuations ordered in Glade Park areas
- Colorado Springs Gazette News
Fire burning near Colorado-Utah state line scorches at least 2,000 acres
- KUTV News
Two wildfires ignite in Grand County near Utah-Colorado border
- Colorado Public Radio News
Several large fires burning on Colorado’s Western Slope near Utah border
Updates are captured automatically from official and news sources, and may lag the live source. For the very latest, see NASA EONET ↗.