Thatcher-Penrose Fire Dept

08/28/2026

Shortly after 9 pm last night, 08.26.26, our department was dispatched to another fire which was believed to be just North of the Owen Canyon Fire up on the Promontory Range. An airplane spotted this fire, named the “Bushy Canyon Fire”, that was estimated to be between 30 to 50 acres initially. Once resources were on scene it was determined to be about 150 acres and growing.
Due to high erratic winds pushing the fire, it has grown to about 9,600 acres with Zero containment at this time.
We are grateful for the multiple ground and air resources that are working this fire, as well as a shoutout to our own volunteers for their countless hours out this wildland season.

For further updates on the as they become available, make sure to follow Utah Fire Info, Box Elder County, and Box Elder County Fire.

08/28/2026

Shortly after 9 pm last night, 08.26.26, our department was dispatched to another fire which was believed to be just North of the Owen Canyon Fire up on the Promontory Range. An airplane spotted this fire, named the “Bushy Canyon Fire”, that was estimated to be between 30 to 50 acres initially. Once resources were on scene it was determined to be about 150 acres and growing.
Due to high erratic winds pushing the fire, it has grown to about 9,600 acres with Zero containment at this time.
We are grateful for the multiple ground and air resources that are working this fire, as well as a shoutout to our own volunteers for their countless hours out this wildland season.

For further updates on the as they become available, make sure to follow Utah Fire Info, Box Elder County, and Box Elder County Fire.

08/24/2026

Ever wonder how aviation pulls water out of pumpkins on a fire. Check out this video by McKayla Shannon from the Owen Canyon Fire.
This is one of the reasons we love what we do. How cool is that?!

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

Our department, along with Corinne FD and Box Elder County Fire, were dispatched to the Promontory Range shortly after 7:30 pm last night, 08.22.26, for a grass fire that was estimated to be about 50 acres.
Once the “Owen Canyon Fire” was located, it was determined to be inaccessible until a dozer/grater was able to make a path for vehicles to get up into it or for personnel to hike into. They started the work to make a path last night while the ground crew worked on setting up pumpkins for air attack to be able to draft from. Luckily, a shift in wind helped the fire to back burn on itself and slow progression in the rough terrain.
A task force, aviation, and the local fire crews were able to get a running start early this morning and knock down the embers to be able to contain this fire by the end of the day today. This fire was determined to be a total of 9.33 acres.
Lightening was seen through-out the night and day, which caused a lot of spot fires to pop up throughout the county and spread resources thin. Luckily, this one was in a good spot that did minimal damage.

08/22/2026

08/22/2026

Our department was quick to get out on another call to assist Snowville Fire.
The “Salt Wells Fire” started just hours after the Little Mountain Fire in the early morning hours of 08.21.26.
We couldn’t be more grateful for the amazing volunteers we have that dedicate their time and training to help serve our community and others around us.
Some of the greatest training comes with being hands on. In the case of wildland fire, this would include the initial attack (you, as well as the fire, are being fed by a fire hose 😉).
One of newest members was able to go initial attack with this fire, which is contained this evening to 60% and estimated at a total of 585 acres.
A HUGE THANK YOU to all those who have helped with fighting fire, creating dozer lines, protecting our civilians and personnel, our amazing dispatchers who we couldn’t do any of this without, and for the public for reaching out and helping where needed. We are so grateful!!

Please continue to keep all emergency personnel in your thoughts and prayers as they continue to keep fighting surrounding fires, and pray for rain that we so desperately need!

08/21/2026

Little Mountain Fire 08.20.2026

08/21/2026

Our department was paged around 3 pm today to ‘The Little Mountain Fire’.
Thanks to quick response from surrounding agencies, dozers building fire break lines, and a successful back burn operation. The fire was able to become contained to 45% with an estimated 560 acres burned by the end of the night.

This is another great reminder of how fast fire can spread, and time is of the essence with reporting and responding.
Thank you to all those who assisted, and to our amazing firefighters for all you do!!

If you’ve thought about becoming a firefighter and serving your community, now is the time. Reach out to us to find out how!