Gold Mountain Fire, Colorado
The Gold Mountain Fire is an active wildfire burning in Colorado, United States. It has burned approximately 39,506 acres (15,988 hectares); agencies listed it as Minimal.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 59%
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Containment reported at 50%
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Size reported at approximately 39,506 acres (15,988 ha)
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Containment reported at 37%
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Containment reported at 27%
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Status: Minimal
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Containment reported at 24%
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Containment reported at 13%
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Size reported at approximately 37,809 acres (15,301 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
38.0516, -107.6821
Current Situation
The Gold Mountain Fire is an active wildfire burning in Colorado, United States. It has burned approximately 39,506 acres (15,988 hectares); agencies listed it as Minimal.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 46 minutes ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 150 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Gold Mountain Fire, Colorado · 9 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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 #3 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 31 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Gold Mountain |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-COGMF-000099 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Colorado |
| Location | Ouray, Ouray |
| Latitude | 38.05157 |
| Longitude | -107.68213 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 12:50 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 39,506 ac |
| Containment % | 59% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 621 |
| Estimated cost | $48,715,694 |
| Fuel | Short Grass (1 foot) |
| Complexity | Type 2 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jun 27, 2026, 4:33 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Gold Mountain Fire is currently reported at approximately 39,506 acres (15,988 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Gold Mountain Fire is located in Colorado, United States at approximately 38.0516, -107.6821.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 59% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-06-27.
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 46 minutes ago).