Lump Gulch Fire, Colorado
Lump Gulch 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
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39.8846, -105.5034
Current Situation
Lump Gulch 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 3 days ago.
Nearby communities include Nederland (8.6 km N), Central City (9.2 km S), Coal Creek (11 km E), Idaho Springs (15.8 km S).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 197 km.
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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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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Nederland
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Central City
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Coal Creek
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Idaho Springs
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Boulder
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Georgetown
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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: Nederland at 5.3 mi).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 4 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Lump Gulch |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-COARF-001012 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Colorado |
| Location | Gilpin |
| Latitude | 39.88458 |
| Longitude | -105.50341 |
| Last Updated | Jul 26, 2026, 12:26 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Nederland (5.3 mi N), Central City (5.7 mi S), Coal Creek (6.8 mi E), Idaho Springs (9.8 mi S), Boulder (15 mi NE), Georgetown (16 mi SW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 26, 2026, 9:31 AM 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 Lump Gulch Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Lump Gulch Fire is located in Colorado, United States at approximately 39.8846, -105.5034. Nearby towns include Nederland (8.6 km N), Central City (9.2 km S), Coal Creek (11 km E), Idaho Springs (15.8 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 2026-07-26.
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 Nederland (5.3 mi N), Central City (5.7 mi S), Coal Creek (6.8 mi E), Idaho Springs (9.8 mi S), Boulder (15 mi NE), Georgetown (16 mi SW).
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 3 days ago).