Summary
The wildfire near Tooele is officially 100% contained, meaning you can breathe easy and stop worrying about evacuation orders. The immediate threat to the area has been cleared.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 0
Impact analysis
You won't have to worry about emergency response costs or property damage claims spiking right now.
Tooele residents get their peace of mind back and can return to their normal routines.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (20)
$700,000 delivered to combat future disasters in Utah
Last week, FEMA announced the approval of more than $700,000 in funding under the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program in Utah. FEMA programs like BRIC empower states, local communities, tribes and territories to create mo...
Multiple fires in 48-hours believed to be caused by lightning
The following information was provided by Bucky Whitehouse, the Emergency Services Director and Hazardous Materials Program Manager for the Tooele County Emergency Services. “So, over the course of 48 hours, we had about 10 to 12 fire starts due to t...
Tornado warning expired in Tooele County for Rush Valley, Dugway
Tornado warning expired in Tooele County for Rush Valley, Dugway FOX 13 News Utah
Tooele County tornado warning expires, changes to Severe Wind Threat
Tooele County tornado warning expires, changes to Severe Wind Threat KUTV
‘You could see the clouds funneling’: Resident reacts after tornado warning issued in Tooele County
‘You could see the clouds funneling’: Resident reacts after tornado warning issued in Tooele County ABC4 Utah
BREAKING: Tornado warning issued for Tooele County
BREAKING: Tornado warning issued for Tooele County Gephardt Daily
'You could see the clouds funneling': Resident reacts after tornado warning issued in Tooele County
'You could see the clouds funneling': Resident reacts after tornado warning issued in Tooele County ABC4 Utah
Multiple tornado warnings expire after being issued in Tooele County
Multiple tornado warnings expire after being issued in Tooele County ABC4 Utah
April showers, August ashfall: Smoke inversion impacts thousands
If you’ve experienced excessive labored breathing, an itchy throat, coughing, or stinging around the eyes—it’s not just allergies; it’s the layer of thick smoke surrounding the Tooele Valley. The AQI (Air Quality Index) jumped dramatically in August,...
Bucky Whitehouse provides update on Stookey Fire, issues following wildfires
The Stookey Fire near Little Mountain was the most recent large wildfire to occur in Tooele County and amounted to 11,881 acres by the time containment reached 95%. On July 27, 2026, the emergency response personnel were demobilized, dropping from 31...
Tooele County wilts under prolonged July temperatures
Tooele County has spent the past week enduring one of the hottest stretches of the summer as a high-pressure heat wave settled over Utah, pushing daytime temperatures well into the triple digits and offering little relief after sunset. High temperatu...
Stookey Fire in Tooele County burns additional 2,600 acres overnight
Stookey Fire in Tooele County burns additional 2,600 acres overnight KUTV
‘GO’: Evacuations ordered after Maple Peak Fire and Cherry Fire merge, burn estimated 20,000 acres
‘GO’: Evacuations ordered after Maple Peak Fire and Cherry Fire merge, burn estimated 20,000 acres ABC4 Utah
Hastings fire burns 20k acres near Grassy Mountain in Tooele County
Hastings fire burns 20k acres near Grassy Mountain in Tooele County KUTV
Hastings Fire burns 1800 acres east of Aragonite in Tooele County
Hastings Fire burns 1800 acres east of Aragonite in Tooele County KUTV
Don't panic!: Loud 'BOOMS,' ground vibrations expected as open detonations resume at Tooele Army Depot
Don't panic!: Loud 'BOOMS,' ground vibrations expected as open detonations resume at Tooele Army Depot abc4.com
Dive team helps recover submerged vehicle after deadly crash
Dive team helps recover submerged vehicle after deadly crash KUTV
Tooele fire contained before reaching helicopter base, assisted living facility
Tooele fire contained before reaching helicopter base, assisted living facility KUTV
Tooele fire destroys sheds, damages homes — residents grateful it wasn’t worse
Tooele fire destroys sheds, damages homes — residents grateful it wasn’t worse KSL TV 5
Hiker in Tooele County missing after leaving Jacob City campground
Hiker in Tooele County missing after leaving Jacob City campground ABC4 Utah
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