Elk Fire, Colorado
The Elk Fire is an active wildfire burning in Colorado, United States. It has burned approximately 2,317 acres (938 hectares); agencies listed it as Minimal.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Containment reported at 37%
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Containment reported at 11%
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Size reported at approximately 2,310 acres (935 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 250 acres (101 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 2,274 acres (920 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
38.1242, -107.3548
Current Situation
The Elk Fire is an active wildfire burning in Colorado, United States. It has burned approximately 2,317 acres (938 hectares); agencies listed it as Minimal.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 2 minutes ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 143 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Elk Fire, Colorado · 9 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Environment
Current Conditions
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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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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Colorado (currently ranked #6 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 19 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Elk |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-COGMF-000114 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Colorado |
| Location | Lake City, Hinsdale |
| Latitude | 38.12419 |
| Longitude | -107.35483 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 12:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 2,317 ac |
| Containment % | 37% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 163 |
| Estimated cost | $12,573,932 |
| Fuel | Timber (Grass and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 2 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 9, 2026, 8:46 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Elk Fire is currently reported at approximately 2,317 acres (938 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Elk Fire is located in Colorado, United States at approximately 38.1242, -107.3548.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 37% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-09.
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 2 minutes ago).