Penley Fire
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39.3932, -105.0399
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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Status: Uncontained
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Size reported at approximately 3 acres (1.2 ha)
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Colorado (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Penley |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CODGX-001432 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Colorado |
| Location | Douglas |
| Latitude | 39.39321 |
| Longitude | -105.03991 |
| Last Updated | Jul 27, 2026, 4:24 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 3 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 26, 2026, 3:32 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
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What is the current size of this fire?
The Penley Fire is currently reported at approximately 3 acres (1 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Penley Fire is located in Colorado, United States at approximately 39.3932, -105.0399.
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 2026-07-26.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
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 51 minutes ago).