Broce Fire, Colorado
The Broce Fire is an active wildfire burning in Colorado, United States. It has burned approximately 219 acres (89 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
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Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 219 acres (88.6 ha)
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Uncontained · 400 ac · US-CO · NIFC
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Uncontained · 400 ac · US-CO · NIFC
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Size reported at approximately 400 acres (162 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
37.3369, -103.4069
Current Situation
The Broce Fire is an active wildfire burning in Colorado, United States. It has burned approximately 219 acres (89 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 21 seconds ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 155 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Broce Fire, Colorado · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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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
No communities found within about 31 mi.
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Colorado (currently ranked #8 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Broce |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-COLSX-001446 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Colorado |
| Location | Las Animas |
| Latitude | 37.33691 |
| Longitude | -103.40691 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 10:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 219 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Nearby towns | — |
| Discovery Date | Jul 27, 2026, 7:08 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Broce Fire is currently reported at approximately 219 acres (89 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Broce Fire is located in Colorado, United States at approximately 37.3369, -103.4069.
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 2026-07-28.
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 21 seconds ago).