Rocky Canyon Fire: Evacuations ordered from White’s Crossing to East Canyon Dam

A helicopter conducts water bucket operations over the Rocky Canyon Fire on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. The fire grew to an estimated 2,800 acres overnight with 0% containment, and crews are using aviation resources along with dozers and hand crews to secure the fire perimeter. Photo: Utah Fire Info

Morgan County residents from White's Crossing to East Canyon Dam have been ordered to evacuate immediately. Fire officials estimate the blaze at 2,800 acres with 0% containment.

MORGAN COUNTY, Utah — Morgan County residents from White’s Crossing to East Canyon Dam have been ordered to evacuate immediately as the Rocky Canyon Fire continues to grow, Morgan County Emergency Management announced Sunday.

Residents in the evacuation zone should leave their homes now, taking important documents, medications, go-bags, vehicles and animals. A shelter is being set up at the MHS Trojan Century Center and is expected to be ready around noon. Officials asked evacuees to bring pet carriers if they have them. Larger farm animals can be accommodated at the County Fair Grounds.

Crews will conduct a back burn operation along Highway 66 to strengthen the fire line ahead of expected weather conditions during the heat of the day.

The Rocky Canyon Fire burning in the East Canyon area grew significantly overnight, with fire officials estimating the blaze at 2,800 acres with 0% containment as of 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

Mapping data suggests the fire may be even larger. A perimeter uploaded to the National Interagency Fire Center on Sunday morning put the fire at 4,371.7 acres, according to Watch Duty.

The fire burned actively until approximately 2 a.m. Sunday, Utah Fire Info said. Crews will continue working to secure the fire perimeter using dozers, roads, line construction and aviation resources.

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office expanded evacuation preparations Saturday night, placing Hog Back Summit, including Highway 65 and East Canyon Road from the Summit County line to Henefer Road, in “Ready” status at 10 p.m. Residents in the area should be prepared to evacuate and are advised to gather important documents, medications and an evacuation bag, prepare vehicles and make arrangements for animals.

All other closures and evacuation statuses remain unchanged from Saturday night, including the evacuation order for the north end of East Canyon State Park.

East Canyon Reservoir is closed to boating, including paddleboards, as helicopters conduct water operations on the reservoir. Officials stressed the fire area is a no-drone zone, warning that aircraft must be grounded if drones are flown.

Officials asked the public to stay away from the fire area so firefighters and emergency personnel can work safely, and not to call 911 for updates.

Summit County residents who have not signed up for emergency alerts can do so at summitcountyutah.gov/1080/Emergency-Alerts.

Rocky Canyon Fire grows to 1,800 acres, prompting evacuations at East Canyon State Park