The Cottonwood Fire is in southern Utah , burning near Beaver in Beaver County , around Fishlake National Forest and UT-153 near Mile Marker 5. It’s also affecting areas east of Beaver City, including parts of Piute County.

Where it’s burning

  • Near Beaver, Utah.
  • In and around Fishlake National Forest in southern Utah.
  • Near UT-153 and the B Mountain area east of Beaver City.

Areas mentioned in reports

  • Eagle Point Resort
  • HiLo Estates
  • Merchant Valley
  • Arrowhead Summer Homes
  • B Bench Road
  • Bone Hollow
  • Lower South Creek foothills

Current situation

The fire has been reported as very large and still 0% contained in recent updates.

Some reports also mention evacuation orders and road closures in the Beaver area.

TL;DR

It’s not in northern Utah — the Cottonwood Fire is burning near Beaver in southern Utah , mainly around Fishlake National Forest and UT-153.