Sawmill Fire
At a glance
Fire Snapshot
Spatial & trend
Map & Growth
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38.5652, -108.3514
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Sawmill Fire · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: No analyzed smoke plumes reported near this fire in the current NOAA HMS feed.
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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 6 acres (2.4 ha)
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 #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Sawmill |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-COMRX-000166 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Colorado |
| Location | Montrose |
| Latitude | 38.56521 |
| Longitude | -108.35141 |
| Last Updated | Jul 23, 2026, 1:56 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 6 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | — |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 21, 2026, 2:35 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Sawmill Fire is currently reported at approximately 6 acres (2 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Sawmill Fire is located in Colorado, United States at approximately 38.5652, -108.3514.
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 2026-07-21.
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 25 minutes ago).