Utah Fire Info categorized the growth of the Widemouth 2 Fire as “catastrophic” and warned residents to avoid the area. Brian Monroe, Fillmore District ranger for Fishlake National Forest, said officials “continue to battle” the growing fire. Cox warned Utah residents to “please avoid anything that could create a spark, follow all fire restrictions, and stay alert.” The 2026 fire season is now the second worst in Utah historyThe Widemouth 2 Fire is one of eight ongoing wildfires currently in Utah, according to Utah Fire Info. The 2026 fire season in Utah has now burned almost 475,000 acres, making it the second worst fire season by acreage in state history, behind the 2007 season that burned 629,212 acres.