Horse Ranch Fire, Colorado
Horse Ranch burned in Colorado, United States, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
37.9166, -105.1680
Current Situation
Horse Ranch burned in Colorado, United States, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 6 days ago.
Nearby communities include Colorado City (29.4 km E), Westcliffe (35.6 km NW), Walsenburg (47.1 km SE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 117 km.
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Environment
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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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Colorado City
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Westcliffe
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Walsenburg
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Colorado (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 6 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Horse Ranch |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-COCUX-001402 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Colorado |
| Location | Huerfano |
| Latitude | 37.91659 |
| Longitude | -105.16803 |
| Last Updated | Jul 24, 2026, 3:27 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Colorado City (18 mi E), Westcliffe (22 mi NW), Walsenburg (29 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 2:52 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Horse Ranch Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Horse Ranch Fire is located in Colorado, United States at approximately 37.9166, -105.1680. Nearby towns include Colorado City (29.4 km E), Westcliffe (35.6 km NW), Walsenburg (47.1 km SE).
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 2026-07-24.
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 Colorado City (18 mi E), Westcliffe (22 mi NW), Walsenburg (29 mi SE).
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 no longer in the live active feed (last update 6 days ago).