Cherry Fire, smaller than original estimate, is 63% contained

SALT LAKE CITY — The Cherry Fire has burned 550 acres according to the U.S. Forest Service, which said it was able to map the fire from the air on Sunday for the first time.

On Monday, the U.S. Forest Service Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest stated on Facebook that the Cherry Fire is 540 acres and 73% contained.

 

Original estimates had the Cherry Fire at 651 acres on Friday, Oct. 3. It was discovered on Oct. 2 according to Utah Fire Info.

This fire began on U.S. Forest Service land in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The cause remains unknown.

 

Weekend rain assisted firefighters, but it also introduced new dangers to the fire crews. The USFS said those dangers include an increased chance of slips and falls, rollout from fire-loosened debris, and rolling rocks.

A road closure remains in effect due to the Cherry Fire, and the public is still asked to stay away from the Right Hand Fork of Hobble Creek Canyon. This will “allow safe access for firefighting personnel and equipment,” the USAF said.

🚨 New Start: #CherryFire, in Utah County
A wildfire is burning east of Springville and Mapleton in Hobble Creek Canyon.

🔥 Estimated at 40–50 acres and growing quickly
🏠 Evacuations are underway in the canyon
🚧 Road closures are in effect

Firefighters are enroute. pic.twitter.com/k9KlGAXdCs

— Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) October 2, 2025

On Monday morning, a request to be “ready to evacuate” for those in homes along the left fork of Hobble Creek Canyon was lifted.

The U.S. Forest Service Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest said fire managers would open the right fork of Hobble Creek once deemed safe.

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