Elkhorn Fire Wildfire

Elkhorn Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Elkhorn Fire Fire Growth History

Elkhorn Fire Containment History

Elkhorn Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 06, 2025 Other

Missionary Ridge Area and Road Closure lifted including National Forest System roads 682 and 077, Missionary Ridge Road, and Wallace Lake Road. Fire management transitioned to local crews for continued monitoring.

Sources: San Juan National Forest | Missionary Ridge Road and area closure lifted for the Elkhorn Fire | Forest Service (2025-08-06)

Aug 05, 2025 Other

Mandatory evacuations downgraded to voluntary for Elkhorn and Celadon subdivisions as fire reaches 81% containment at 298 acres. Crews continue mop-up work in challenging Bear Creek drainage area.

Sources: Crews work slow and steady on Elkhorn fire, mandatory evacuations lifted - The Durango Herald (2025-08-05)

Aug 03, 2025 Other

Fire reaches 50% containment at 298 acres with more accurate mapping. Evacuation zones 3 and 5 remain on Level 2 (GET SET) status. 190 personnel working containment efforts.

Sources: ELKHORN FIRE UPDATE: August 3 – Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado (2025-08-04)

Jul 31, 2025 Other

Fire reaches 5% containment at 323 acres. Public information meeting held at Animas Valley Elementary as officials warn fire expected to persist for coming weeks.

Sources: Elkhorn Fire expected to persist for coming weeks - The Durango Herald (2025-07-31)

Jul 30, 2025 Road closure

San Juan National Forest issues area and road closure order for Missionary Ridge area including NFS roads 682 and 077, Missionary Ridge Road, and Wallace Lake Road for firefighter and public safety.

Sources: San Juan National Forest | Missionary Ridge Road and area closure issued for the Elkhorn Fire | Forest Service (2025-07-30)

Jul 30, 2025 Other

Fire reaches 5% containment at 344 acres after light rain moderates fire behavior. Crews make progress securing fire lines. Helicopters target rugged Bear Creek Canyon area with bucket drops.

Sources: ELKHORN FIRE UPDATE: July 30 – Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado (2025-07-31)

Jul 29, 2025 Evacuation level 3

Level 3 evacuation (LEAVE NOW) continues for 41 homes. Fire at 344 acres with 0% containment, moving northeast away from homes. 200 personnel deployed with evacuation shelter at Escalante Middle School.

Sources: Elkhorn and Rim Road fires force evacuations in La Plata County | KSUT Public Radio (2025-07-29)

Jul 28, 2025 Other

Fire grows to 314 acres overnight with 0% containment. Spot fires ignited in Bear Creek drainage. Helena Hotshots crew from Montana deployed. Fire moving northeast away from homes and infrastructure.

Sources: Elkhorn Fire expands to 314 acres - The Durango Herald (2025-07-28)

Jul 27, 2025 Evacuation level 1

Fire grows to 204 acres with 0% containment. Level 1 evacuation (BE READY) issued for additional zones along Elkhorn Mountain Road and County Road 253. 150 personnel and aircraft deployed.

Sources: Colorado wildfires: 2 new wildfires spark in southwestern state, force evacuations (2025-07-27)

Jul 26, 2025 Road closure

Multiple road closures implemented including Missionary Ridge Road (Forest Service Road 682), Red Tail Mountain Road, Thunder Mountain Road, Star Peak Road, Elkhorn Road, Purple Sage Road, and Celadon Drive.

Sources: Evacuation order remains in place for wildfire near Durango, Colorado (2025-07-26)

Jul 26, 2025 Evacuation level 3

Level 3 evacuation (GO NOW) ordered for 41 homes east of County Road 250/Highway 550 intersection near Celadon. Fire started at 5 p.m. when home under construction caught fire and spread to wildland.

Sources: Evacuations ordered for southwest Colorado residents due to wildfires burning in La Plata County - CBS Colorado (2025-07-26) 52 homes evacuated, more on alert from Elkhorn and Rim Road fires - The Durango Herald (2025-07-27)