Mt. Carmel Fire
At a glance
Fire Snapshot
Spatial & trend
Map & Growth
Map
37.0228, -102.3614
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Mt. Carmel 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 1,900 acres (769 ha)
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Status: Active
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Containment reported at 0%
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Status: Minimal
Context
Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
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Largest Fires in Colorado
Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Colorado (currently ranked #7 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Smoke has been detected around the fire perimeter (medium density).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Mt. Carmel |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-COPSF-001391 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Colorado |
| Location | Baca |
| Latitude | 37.02281 |
| Longitude | -102.36143 |
| Last Updated | Jul 24, 2026, 3:27 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 1,900 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 44 |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | Short Grass (1 foot) |
| Managing unit | — |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 23, 2026, 3:36 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Mt. Carmel Fire is currently reported at approximately 1,900 acres (769 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Mt. Carmel Fire is located in Colorado, United States at approximately 37.0228, -102.3614.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-23.
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 7 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 54 minutes ago).