The Forsyth Fire, sparked by a lightning strike, has been burning in Washington County, Utah, since mid-June 2025. Initially reported at 1,640 acres, the fire rapidly expanded to over 14,500 acres by mid-July, destroying at least 13 homes including those of two volunteer firefighters. Despite efforts by over 600 firefighters, containment was 0% for several days but improved to 52% by July 11, with ongoing challenges due to hot, dry, and windy conditions. Evacuations remain in place for Pine Valley and Grass Valley, with community meetings held to provide updates. Concurrently, the Monroe Canyon Fire east of Monroe, Utah, has grown rapidly to nearly 4,000 acres with 0% containment as of mid-July. This fire threatens 40 to 50 structures in Sevier County and has prompted evacuations. Incident management teams are preparing to take command of the Monroe Canyon Fire, which continues to burn actively fueled by dry timber and erratic winds.