Spanish Fork Community News

06/08/2026

From Quarnberg:

We’re just one month away from the start of Spanish Fork Fiesta Days 2026 Activities! Join us as we celebrate our community and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

There are plenty of volunteer opportunities available this year. You can participate in the Flag Retirement Ceremony, help in the Kids Tent, assist with SFPyro, support the Grand Parade, or lend a hand with the Fireworks Spectacular.

Visit our volunteer page to explore available opportunities and become an active part of this year’s celebration:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A5AA22A7F4C61-64073006-2026 #/

06/02/2026

Community Action Services and Food Bank New Community Garden is live! 🌽 🚜

80 garden boxes built thanks to amazing community volunteers 🌱🍃

“A big thank you to Noorda, BYU, USU Extension Master Gardeners, Lowe’s, and our local Junior High Honors Society students for helping bring our new community garden in Spanish Fork to life.”

“We’re grateful for everyone who continues to support FOOD + MORE in our community 🙏”

Interested in volunteering - reach out to them to learn more!

05/29/2026

Vehicle fire - smoke can be seen throughout Spanish Fork

A vehicle fire is blocking lanes and leading to delays on southbound I-15 near 300 N in Spanish Fork.

05/28/2026

Great news! 🏥

05/28/2026

Can you smell it?!
FIRE START 🔥 Wildfire breaks out, threatening structures in Utah County 🔥

A wildfire has started north of Birdseye in Utah County, estimated to be 15 acres. Structures are currently threatened.

05/08/2026

Maybe you’ve already seen it but some may not have. Regardless this is the most exciting thing to happen to highway 6 since the dividers went in! Life saving!! 🚧

🚨 Starting work to build a new interchange at the US-89 junction. 🚨

Starting Friday, May 8 expect lanes to be reduced to one lane in each direction for this work. On weekends expect BIG delays. On holidays expect BIG BIG delays ‼️ On weekends that are also holidays expect BIG BIG BIG delays like over 1.5 hours ‼️

04/28/2026

🚨🚨The US-6 Thistle Junction is getting a massive update!🚨🚨

🚨🚨Construction is scheduled to begin TODAY🚨🚨

Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Beginning in early May, traffic on US-6 is anticipated to be reduced to one lane in each direction at all times and shifted to the north so the earthwork and bridge construction can be done on the south side. Travel through the junction will be maintained in all directions on US-6 and US-89 throughout construction, but capacity will be reduced to a single lane in each direction.

We anticipate this lane restriction will create delays, especially at peak travel times. To minimize your inconvenience, we encourage you to:

🚧Select alternate routes whenever possible.
🚧Adjust your trips to avoid peak travel times.
🚧Use zipper merging at the lane restriction to get through the work zone as quickly as possible.
🚧Check the UDOT Traffic Alert system for current travel conditions at www.udottraffic.utah.gov/.

Information is from https://udotinput.utah.gov/us6thistlesafety

04/28/2026

Major slow down headed westbound on Highway 6. Right now traffic is backed up past Center Street. Avoid the area if possible and take a different route to get on I-15.

04/22/2026

Update: Update: 🔥

The fire has been confirmed as human-caused and is currently under investigation. It is estimated at approximately 400 acres, with more accurate mapping expected tomorrow.

Winds continue to push the fire north and east, and it is now burning into Juab County. Additional resources and dozers are actively responding and constructing fire line perimeter. Due to conditions and caution for life safety, 3 homes south of Goshen at the mouth of the canyon were evacuated.

This will be the last update for tonight unless significant changes occur. More information will be shared tomorrow.

Please stay alert, and use this summer!

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🔥 Please DO NOT CALL 911 if you see smoke in the Goshen area 🔥

“A fire has started in Goshen and is now estimated at 75-100 acres. Santaquin City Fire/EMS, they are responding to a fire in Goshen Canyon.

There is reportedly smoke visible from the Summit Ridge Area. Crews from Santaquin, Utah County, Goshen, Genola, Rocky Ridge, Eureka, and possibly other departments are actively working on putting out the fire.

At this time, three residences have been evacuated. Due to multiple resources on scene, please avoid the area and allow crews to work safely.”