Officials add 16 zones to "SET" status though no official evacuations given yet for Babylon Fire

San Juan County Sheriff's office has placed additional zones in the "Set" status, though no evacuation "GO" orders have been given as of Noon on Thursday July 9.

Most areas West of Highway 191 from the Dude Ranch road up to Church Rock are in the "Set" zone.

Six zones to the north and west of Monticello known as SJC1, Energy, Airport 1, Peter’s Hill West, CY1 and CY2 remain in the "Set" status.
Joining that set status are SJC 2, SJC 4, SJC Dude Ranch as well as Monticello areas including MC 1 MC3, MC4, MC7, MC8, MC10, MC11, MC12, MC17, MC18, M19, M20, and MC 22.
Residents in those areas should be prepared to leave if conditions worsen but there is not an evacuation order as of yet.
You can check the map at this link.

https://sanjuancountyut.gov/emergency-management/page/babylon-fire-2026

“Ready” status meaning residents should review emergency plans, gather important documents, medications and essential items. Ensure vehicles are fueled and stay informed.
San Juan County officials state that a SET Status means conditions have changed, and residents within these designated zones should be prepared to leave if conditions worsen. This is NOT an evacuation order, but it is time to take action to prepare.
Residents in a "SET" status should: gather important documents, medications and essential supplies, prepare your family, pets and livestock for a possible evacuation, ensure your vehicle is fueled and ready to leave, and continue to monitor official sources for updates. A “GO” status means it is time to leave.
Staffing has increased to 1,465 personnel made up of 39 crews with 69 engines, 22 water tenders, 14 helicopters, and four dozers.
Containment is up on the northern end of the fire reaching 21-percent.

The Babylon fire grew to the east overnight with crews continuing to focus on primary objectives of public safety and protecting high-value assets.
The fire is up to 102,932 acres and was active late Wednesday night and the early hours of Thursday. Relative humidity levels were in the single digits, with high temperatures expected on Thursday and gusts between 20 and 25 miles per hour fire officials have said the day will “test our mettle”.
Primary objectives remain focused on prioritizing public and firefighters safety in Monticello and Blanding. Protecting high value assets including communication towers, historic structures and the Horsehead with a final priority of limiting the rate of spread.