Overview
- The Widemouth 2 Fire, which began Monday, July 27, was started by lightning on Fishlake National Forest land south of Kanosh and has shown extreme, wind-driven growth.
- Incident maps reported 36,438 acres and 0% containment on August 3 but officials say no overnight infrared flight and thick smoke make that figure a likely undercount.
- Mandatory evacuations were expanded into southern Fillmore and include Kanosh, Meadow and the Kanosh Band community with roughly 25 homes evacuated and local shelters opened.
- About 370 personnel are assigned, additional resources have been ordered, and FEMA approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant to cover a portion of eligible suppression costs.
- There are no confirmed civilian structure losses, two firefighters suffered minor injuries, more than 100 cattle were reported killed, and key roads and Forest Service lands remain closed as crews try to protect communities and infrastructure.