Cottonwood Fire Continues as Nation's Largest Amid High Preparedness Level

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Published: 2026-07-02T19:09:14Z
Category: crime-public-safety
Source: National Interagency Fire Center
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The Cottonwood Fire in Utah remains the largest active wildfire nationwide, with over 9,600 personnel deployed across various incidents. Firefighters are contending with numerous uncontained large fires across multiple regions. This situation is exacerbated by persistent hot, dry, and windy weather conditions, maintaining a high national preparedness level.

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