Big Gulch Fire, Colorado
The Big Gulch Fire was a wildfire in Colorado, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 1,055 acres (427 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Containment reported at 95%
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Containment reported at 80%
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Status: Minimal
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Containment reported at 70%
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Status: Moderate
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Size reported at approximately 1,055 acres (427 ha)
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Containment reported at 30%
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Status: Active
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Size reported at approximately 1,100 acres (445 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 1,600 acres (647 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 500 acres (202 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
40.6703, -107.6695
Current Situation
The Big Gulch Fire was a wildfire in Colorado, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 1,055 acres (427 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 2 days ago. Local observations show temperatures around 21°C, southwest winds of approximately 8 km/h.
The fire is near Craig (20.1 km SE), Hayden (39.9 km SE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 91 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Big Gulch Fire, Colorado · 9 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Operations
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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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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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Colorado (currently ranked #7 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Craig at 12 mi).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 10 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Big Gulch |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-COMFX-000934 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Colorado |
| Location | Craig, Moffat |
| Latitude | 40.67034 |
| Longitude | -107.66946 |
| Last Updated | Jul 27, 2026, 4:25 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 1,055 ac |
| Containment % | 95% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Estimated cost | $201,060 |
| Fuel | Tall Grass (2.5 feet) |
| Complexity | Type 4 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Craig (12 mi SE), Hayden (25 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 19, 2026, 6:00 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Big Gulch Fire was approximately 1,055 acres (427 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Big Gulch Fire is located in Colorado, United States at approximately 40.6703, -107.6695. Nearby towns include Craig (20.1 km SE), Hayden (39.9 km SE).
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 95% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-20.
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?
Nearby settlements include Craig (12 mi SE), Hayden (25 mi SE).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 69°F, 51% humidity, 5 mph from the sw.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 2 days ago).