Rapidly-Growing Wildfire Approaches Utah Ski Resort, Evacuation Orders Issued

The Cottonwood Fire started yesterday afternoon (June 22, 2026) near Beaver, Utah, and has exploded to more than 10,000 acres in less than 24 hours.The fire is 0% contained as of Tuesday, June 23, and officials are issuing mandatory evacuation orders for Eagle Point, Merchant Valley, HiLo Estates, Arrowhead Summer Homes, and all surrounding areas.Eagle Point is a well-known ski area in the region, and its access road, SR-153, is closed. According to a map provided by Watch Duty, the Cottonwood F