Linle Fire, US-CO
The Linle Fire was a wildfire in US-CO, United States. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
39.3154, -108.1684
Current Situation
The Linle Fire was a wildfire in US-CO, United States. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 9 days ago.
Nearby communities include Parachute (18.1 km NE), Battlement Mesa (18.7 km NE), Palisade (27.7 km SW), Clifton (34.7 km SW).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 93 km.
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Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
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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Parachute
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Battlement Mesa
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Palisade
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Clifton
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Fruitvale
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Rifle
Largest Fires in US-CO
None listed right now.
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in US-CO (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Parachute at 11 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 9 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Linle |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-COGRD-260310 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | US-CO |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 39.31542 |
| Longitude | -108.16844 |
| Last Updated | Jul 20, 2026, 2:45 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Parachute (11 mi NE), Battlement Mesa (12 mi NE), Palisade (17 mi SW), Clifton (22 mi SW), Fruitvale (24 mi SW), Rifle (26 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 20, 2026, 11:19 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Linle Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Linle Fire is located in US-CO, United States at approximately 39.3154, -108.1684. Nearby towns include Parachute (18.1 km NE), Battlement Mesa (18.7 km NE), Palisade (27.7 km SW), Clifton (34.7 km SW).
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 2026-07-20.
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 Parachute (11 mi NE), Battlement Mesa (12 mi NE), Palisade (17 mi SW), Clifton (22 mi SW), Fruitvale (24 mi SW), Rifle (26 mi NE).
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 9 days ago).