Fuhr Gulch Fire
At a glance
Fire Snapshot
Spatial & trend
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Map
40.4222, -107.7471
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Fuhr Gulch Fire · 4 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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
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Size reported at approximately 500 acres (202 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 1,646 acres (666 ha)
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Status: Active
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Containment reported at 20%
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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Craig
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Hayden
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Meeker
Largest Fires in Colorado
Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Colorado (currently ranked #6 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Smoke has been detected around the fire perimeter (medium density).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Craig at 12 mi).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Fuhr Gulch |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-COMFX-000964 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Colorado |
| Location | Craig, Moffat |
| Latitude | 40.42222 |
| Longitude | -107.74714 |
| Last Updated | Jul 23, 2026, 3:56 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Active |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 1,646 ac |
| Containment % | 20% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | $340,000 |
| Fuel | Brush (2 feet) |
| Managing unit | — |
| Nearby towns | Craig (12 mi NE), Hayden (26 mi E), Meeker (28 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 21, 2026, 3:18 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Fuhr Gulch Fire is currently reported at approximately 1,646 acres (666 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Fuhr Gulch Fire is located in Colorado, United States at approximately 40.4222, -107.7471. Nearby towns include Craig (19.9 km NE), Hayden (42.2 km E), Meeker (45 km S).
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 20% (status: Active).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-21.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
Yes — smoke is indicated near the fire (medium density).
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Craig (12 mi NE), Hayden (26 mi E), Meeker (28 mi S).
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 27 minutes ago).