June 25, 2025 — Garfield County, UT
Containment efforts are gaining traction on the France Canyon Fire, which has now grown to 32,053 acres with 15% containment. A total of 821 personnel are currently assigned, and conditions have allowed crews to carry out large-scale tactical burns designed to strengthen containment lines and reduce fuels across critical areas of the fire.
West and East Flanks See Progress
On Wednesday, tactical firing operations on the western flank successfully burned from Proctor Canyon south toward Big Hollow, producing intense smoke from the thick pinyon-juniper vegetation—visible to nearby communities.
North of Proctor Canyon, crews faced less favorable conditions and paused burning until weather improved. Work continues in this area with the goal of tying operations into existing lines near Hillsdale, supported by aviation resources for aerial ignition and monitoring.
To the east, crews closed the critical gap from the southern edge of Tropic Reservoir toward Skunk Creek. A UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) module was deployed to assess small unburned pockets and determine if additional aerial ignitions are needed. Crews across the north, east, south, and southwest perimeters are actively mopping up and widening containment lines.
Night crews monitored hot spots near Proctor Canyon and Tropic Reservoir while structure protection groups maintained a strong presence in nearby communities.
Fire Restrictions and Closures
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place for all unincorporated private and state lands in Washington, Kane, and Garfield Counties, and throughout Bryce Canyon National Park. These restrictions do not apply to incorporated towns or cities.
More info at: Utah Fire Info
Closure Order #04-03-24-317 remains active through July 31, 2025, affecting all National Forest System lands south of SR-12 on the Powell Ranger District, with limited exceptions:
- Red Canyon Campground
- Red Canyon Bike Trail #33016
- Castle Bridge Trail #33096
- Golden Wall Trail #33095
- Forest Road 113
Note: East Fork Road (087) remains closed.
State Route 12, Highway 89, and Bryce Canyon National Park remain open to the public.
Safety Reminder
Fire crews and large support vehicles are active throughout the area. Drivers and pedestrians are urged to use caution, especially near highways and incident command zones. Please yield to emergency equipment and observe traffic control measures.
Weather Outlook
An overnight inversion is expected to lift by 11 AM, followed by a drop in relative humidity and very dry air conditions. Southwest winds at 8–12 mph, gusting to 20 mph, may increase fire activity. Highs will range from the mid-70s to low 80s.
Check real-time air quality at fire.airnow.gov.
Stay Informed
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Dixie National Forest Alerts: fs.usda.gov/r04/dixie/alerts
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InciWeb – France Canyon Fire: inciweb.wildfire.gov
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Bryce Canyon National Park: nps.gov/brca
