Willow Fire, Colorado
Agency feeds show the Willow Fire burning in Colorado, United States. Reported size is about 7,196 acres (2,912 hectares) and was classified as Minimal.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 64%
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Containment reported at 62%
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Containment reported at 59%
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Status: Minimal
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Containment reported at 58%
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Containment reported at 55%
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Containment reported at 51%
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Containment reported at 48%
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Containment reported at 41%
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Containment reported at 37%
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Size reported at approximately 7,103 acres (2,874 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
39.2336, -106.4403
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Willow Fire burning in Colorado, United States. Reported size is about 7,196 acres (2,912 hectares) and was classified as Minimal.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 8 minutes ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 147 km.
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Agency-reported size for Willow Fire, Colorado · 10 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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 #4 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 31 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Willow |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-COPSF-001153 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Colorado |
| Location | Leadville, Lake |
| Latitude | 39.23359 |
| Longitude | -106.44033 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 7:49 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 7,196 ac |
| Containment % | 64% |
| Cause | Human |
| Personnel | 239 |
| Estimated cost | $31,900,000 |
| Fuel | Brush (2 feet) |
| Complexity | Type 3 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jun 28, 2026, 2:27 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Willow Fire is currently reported at approximately 7,196 acres (2,912 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Willow Fire is located in Colorado, United States at approximately 39.2336, -106.4403.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 64% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-06-28.
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?
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 actively tracked (last update 8 minutes ago).