Evacuations ordered due to Rocky Canyon Fire in Morgan, Summit counties

MORGAN — Residents in parts of Morgan and Summit counties were asked to evacuate on Sunday due to a growing wildfire nearby.

Residents evacuated from Whites Crossing to East Canyon Dam earlier in the day, according to the Utah Fire Info. A second evacuation order was issued for West Henefer between Hog Back Summit County to West Henefer Road, according to the National Weather Service.

A shelter was set up for evacuees at Morgan High School's Trojan Century Center, located at 699 E. Young St. in Morgan.

"Residents are encouraged to stay alert, follow any instructions from emergency personnel, and avoid entering the burn-operation area," Utah Fire Info said in an X post.

🚨 COMMUNITY UPDATE: #RockyCanyonFire GO STATUS- Homes from Whites Crossing to East Canyon Dam may be impacted by a burn operation being conducted by firefighters. Please be aware of increased firefighter activity and possible smoke in the area. Leave the area. Shelter is set up…

— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) August 9, 2026

The Rocky Canyon Fire started on Friday and was mapped at 2,800 acres by Sunday with 0% containment, according to Utah Fire Info. That same day, the Utah Fire Info said the fire expanded on the northeast side and started moving towards Henefer, triggering evacuation orders for areas south of the town.

Crews were working to secure the perimeter with dozers, roads, line construction and aviation on Saturday. The Utah Fire Info said the cause of the fire was still under investigation.

East Canyon State Park said in a Facebook post on Saturday that the fire triggered evacuation orders.

"An evacuation order has been issued for the north end of East Canyon State Park, including Dixie Creek Campground and Day-Use areas, due to nearby wildfire activity," the state park said. "All visitors in these designated areas are instructed to evacuate immediately."

Closures included state Route 66, which was closed to all traffic as crews responded to the fire. State Route 65 from Henefer was also closed to drivers.

Officials expanded road closures along state Route 65, West Henefer Road, and near East Canyon Reservoir "to support firefighter operations, including planned firing operations," Utah Fire Info said on Sunday. "Please stay out of closed areas and follow all directions from law enforcement and fire personnel."

The fire was headed northeast on Sunday toward an area between Henefer and Echo Reservoir along the I-84 corridor after the flames jumped across S.R. 65, according to Utah Fire Info.

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