Quicksilver Fire, Colorado
This archive page covers the Quicksilver Fire in Colorado, United States. Last known size: less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
39.5146, -107.7833
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Quicksilver Fire in Colorado, United States. Last known size: less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 27 hours ago.
Settlements in the area include Rifle (2.2 km N), Silt (11.5 km E), New Castle (22.1 km E), Battlement Mesa (22.3 km W).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 120 km.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
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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Rifle
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Silt
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New Castle
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Battlement Mesa
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Parachute
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Glenwood Springs
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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: Rifle at 1.4 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Quicksilver |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-COGWD-260364 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Colorado |
| Location | Garfield |
| Latitude | 39.51460 |
| Longitude | -107.78332 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 9:47 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Rifle (1.4 mi N), Silt (7.1 mi E), New Castle (14 mi E), Battlement Mesa (14 mi W), Parachute (15 mi W), Glenwood Springs (25 mi E) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 28, 2026, 6:54 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 Quicksilver Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Quicksilver Fire is located in Colorado, United States at approximately 39.5146, -107.7833. Nearby towns include Rifle (2.2 km N), Silt (11.5 km E), New Castle (22.1 km E), Battlement Mesa (22.3 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 2026-07-28.
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 Rifle (1.4 mi N), Silt (7.1 mi E), New Castle (14 mi E), Battlement Mesa (14 mi W), Parachute (15 mi W), Glenwood Springs (25 mi E).
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 27 hours ago).