Hat Trail Fire, Colorado
Agency feeds show the Hat Trail Fire burning in Colorado, United States. Reported size is about less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
37.1382, -108.5253
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Hat Trail Fire burning in Colorado, United States. Reported size is about less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
The fire was last updated 15 minutes ago by agency reporting systems. Local observations show temperatures around 31°C, southwest winds of approximately 11 km/h.
The fire is near Towaoc (19.5 km W), Cortez (24 km N), Mancos (31.1 km NE), Shiprock (41.8 km S).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 103 km.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
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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Towaoc
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Cortez
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Mancos
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Shiprock
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Waterflow
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Kirtland
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Colorado (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Towaoc at 12 mi).
- Natural ignition.
- Weather conditions currently support continued fire activity (fire weather rating: High).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Hat Trail |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-COUMA-000821 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Colorado |
| Location | Montezuma |
| Latitude | 37.13824 |
| Longitude | -108.52534 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 12:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Nearby towns | Towaoc (12 mi W), Cortez (15 mi N), Mancos (19 mi NE), Shiprock (26 mi S), Waterflow (26 mi S), Kirtland (29 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 29, 2026, 10:12 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Hat Trail Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Hat Trail Fire is located in Colorado, United States at approximately 37.1382, -108.5253. Nearby towns include Towaoc (19.5 km W), Cortez (24 km N), Mancos (31.1 km NE), Shiprock (41.8 km S).
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 2026-07-29.
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 Towaoc (12 mi W), Cortez (15 mi N), Mancos (19 mi NE), Shiprock (26 mi S), Waterflow (26 mi S), Kirtland (29 mi S).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 89°F, 28% humidity, 7 mph from the sw.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 15 minutes ago).