Stove Canyon Fire, Colorado
The Stove Canyon Fire is an active wildfire burning in Colorado, United States. It has burned approximately 44 acres (18 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 44 acres (17.8 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
39.3915, -108.7534
Current Situation
The Stove Canyon Fire is an active wildfire burning in Colorado, United States. It has burned approximately 44 acres (18 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 4 minutes ago.
Settlements in the area include Loma (22.4 km S), Fruita (25.9 km S), Redlands (36.2 km S), Grand Junction (40.4 km SE).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 101 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Stove Canyon Fire, Colorado · 5 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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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Loma
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Fruita
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Redlands
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Grand Junction
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Fruitvale
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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: Loma at 14 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Stove Canyon |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-COGRD-260368 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Colorado |
| Location | Garfield |
| Latitude | 39.39147 |
| Longitude | -108.75338 |
| Last Updated | Jul 30, 2026, 12:49 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 44 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Complexity | Type 4 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loma (14 mi S), Fruita (16 mi S), Redlands (22 mi S), Grand Junction (25 mi SE), Fruitvale (25 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 28, 2026, 10:33 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Stove Canyon Fire is currently reported at approximately 44 acres (18 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Stove Canyon Fire is located in Colorado, United States at approximately 39.3915, -108.7534. Nearby towns include Loma (22.4 km S), Fruita (25.9 km S), Redlands (36.2 km S), Grand Junction (40.4 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 2026-07-28.
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 Loma (14 mi S), Fruita (16 mi S), Redlands (22 mi S), Grand Junction (25 mi SE), Fruitvale (25 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 4 minutes ago).