22 Fire, Colorado
This archive page covers the 22 Fire in Colorado, United States. Last known size: 5 acres (2 hectares) and was classified as Uncontained.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 5 acres (2.0 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
38.5015, -104.9631
Current Situation
This archive page covers the 22 Fire in Colorado, United States. Last known size: 5 acres (2 hectares) and was classified as Uncontained.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 4 days ago.
The fire is near Penrose (10 km SW), Florence (18.3 km SW), Lincoln Park (23.8 km W), Cañon City (25.2 km W).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 152 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for 22 Fire, Colorado · 3 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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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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Penrose
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Florence
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Lincoln Park
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Cañon City
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Pueblo West
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Fountain
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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: Penrose at 6.2 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | 22 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-COFRX-001417 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Colorado |
| Location | Fremont |
| Latitude | 38.50147 |
| Longitude | -104.96314 |
| Last Updated | Jul 26, 2026, 11:26 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 5 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Penrose (6.2 mi SW), Florence (11 mi SW), Lincoln Park (15 mi W), Cañon City (16 mi W), Pueblo West (17 mi SE), Fountain (19 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 25, 2026, 3:11 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the 22 Fire was approximately 5 acres (2 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The 22 Fire is located in Colorado, United States at approximately 38.5015, -104.9631. Nearby towns include Penrose (10 km SW), Florence (18.3 km SW), Lincoln Park (23.8 km W), Cañon City (25.2 km W).
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 2026-07-25.
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 Penrose (6.2 mi SW), Florence (11 mi SW), Lincoln Park (15 mi W), Cañon City (16 mi W), Pueblo West (17 mi SE), Fountain (19 mi NE).
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 4 days ago).