Lee Fire, Colorado
Lee is a wildfire currently listed in Colorado, United States, with an estimated burned area of less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
37.6093, -108.9422
Current Situation
Lee is a wildfire currently listed in Colorado, United States, with an estimated burned area of less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
The fire was last updated 40 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
The fire is near Dove Creek (17.7 km N), Cortez (42.7 km SE), Monticello (45.7 km NW), Towaoc (48.8 km SE).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 64 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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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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Dove Creek
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Cortez
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Monticello
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Towaoc
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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).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Dove Creek at 11 mi).
- Natural ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Lee |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-COTSD-000825 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Colorado |
| Location | Dolores |
| Latitude | 37.60929 |
| Longitude | -108.94222 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 4:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Dove Creek (11 mi N), Cortez (27 mi SE), Monticello (28 mi NW), Towaoc (30 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 29, 2026, 10:53 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Lee Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Lee Fire is located in Colorado, United States at approximately 37.6093, -108.9422. Nearby towns include Dove Creek (17.7 km N), Cortez (42.7 km SE), Monticello (45.7 km NW), Towaoc (48.8 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 2026-07-29.
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 Dove Creek (11 mi N), Cortez (27 mi SE), Monticello (28 mi NW), Towaoc (30 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 actively tracked (last update 40 minutes ago).