Mt. Carmel Fire, Colorado
This archive page covers the Mt. Carmel Fire in Colorado, United States. Last known size: 2,000 acres (809 hectares) and was classified as Minimal.
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Timeline
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Minimal · 2000 ac · US-CO · NIFC
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Size reported at approximately 2,000 acres (809 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Containment reported at 0%
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Status: Active
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Size reported at approximately 1,900 acres (769 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
37.0228, -102.3614
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Mt. Carmel Fire in Colorado, United States. Last known size: 2,000 acres (809 hectares) and was classified as Minimal.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 4 days ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 235 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Mt. Carmel Fire, Colorado · 5 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Environment
Current Conditions
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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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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Colorado (currently ranked #6 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 6 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Mt. Carmel |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-COPSF-001391 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Colorado |
| Location | Baca |
| Latitude | 37.02281 |
| Longitude | -102.36143 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 12:43 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 2,000 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 44 |
| Fuel | Short Grass (1 foot) |
| Complexity | Type 4 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 23, 2026, 3:36 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Mt. Carmel Fire was approximately 2,000 acres (809 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Mt. Carmel Fire is located in Colorado, United States at approximately 37.0228, -102.3614.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-23.
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?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
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).