South Rim Wildfire

South Rim has burned 4,232 acres, burning 7 miles east of Montrose.

109 Days Active

7 mi E From Montrose to the fire perimeter

4,232 Acres 5.0x the size of Central Park Slightly smaller than JFK Airport

Contained +43% since previous report

1 Personnel $15.3M spent $3.62K/acre

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South Rim Fire Growth History

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Fires near South Rim

Showing 6 of 71 fires. Use search to find specific fires.

🔥 Willow Fire Active 2026

Started: Jun 28 7,534 acre 80% contained

Near Leadville North · Lake County, Colorado

🔥 Hunter Fire 2026

Started: Sep 3 32 acre

Near Parachute · Rio Blanco County, Colorado

🔥 Stewart Fire 2026

Started: Aug 26 25 acre

Near Meeker · Rio Blanco County, Colorado

🔥 Swiss Roll Fire Active 2026

Started: Aug 20 777 acre 100% contained

Near Pagosa Springs · Archuleta County, Colorado

🔥 Kittle Fire 2026

Started: Aug 19 25 acre

Near Snowmass Village · Pitkin County, Colorado

🔥 Rapid Creek 2 Fire 2026

Started: Aug 11 0 acre

Near Palisade · Mesa County, Colorado

Places Near South Rim

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