Wildfire — Tavaputs Plateau, Utah

2025-07-15 to 2025-07-20 · Tavaputs Plateau, Utah

Event narrative

The Diamond Canyon Fire started in mid July due to a lightning strike 13.2 miles northwest of Cisco, Utah or 39 miles northeast of Moab, Utah. The fire grew to 323 acres before it was contained in late July. The estimated cost to date was $1 million.

Wider weather episode

The Diamond Canyon Fire started in mid July due to a lightning strike 13.2 miles northwest of Cisco, Utah or 39 miles northeast of Moab, Utah.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1285480. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.