CR 46 Fire
At a glance
Fire Snapshot
Spatial & trend
Map & Growth
Map
38.4302, -106.5718
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Medium smoke analyzed within about 0 km of the fire.
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Timeline
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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Status: Uncontained
Context
Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Largest Fires in Colorado
Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Colorado (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Smoke has been detected around the fire perimeter (medium density).
- Fire has remained active for 3 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | CR 46 Fire |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-COGUX-000167 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Colorado |
| Location | Gunnison |
| Latitude | 38.43017 |
| Longitude | -106.57176 |
| Last Updated | Jul 24, 2026, 3:27 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | — |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 21, 2026, 5:12 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The CR 46 Fire Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The CR 46 Fire Fire is located in Colorado, United States at approximately 38.4302, -106.5718.
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-22.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
Yes — smoke is indicated near the fire (medium density).
What towns are near this fire?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 21 minutes ago).