Morning update for August 20, 2025 from the #BeulahFire
UL Board
Aug 20, 2025
The fire is now 4,974 acres and 43% complete. Today is expected to bring the hottest and driest conditions this fire has experienced yet, which may contribute to more active fire behavior, increasing visible smoke plumes. Firefighters remain prepared to adapt as weather and fire conditions shift throughout the day.
Crews have successfully completed structure preparation, road mastication, and the installation of water delivery systems to help secure control lines. These proactive steps strengthen defenses around values at risk and will support suppression efforts as conditions intensify.
Aerial support continues to play a crucial role. On Tuesday, aircraft dropped 116 water buckets on the fire during a collective 21.5 hours of flight time. These efforts helped slow fire spread and provided critical support to on-the-ground resources.
For a full update on the #BeulahFire, please visit: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident.../utwcf-beulah-fire
If you’d like to learn more about full suppression, please see the infographic below.