Wildfires near Lake City, Colorado, United States

2 Active Fires
47,001 Acres Burning About the size of Washington D.C.
3 2026 Season Fires
47,019 2026 Season Acres

Newest wildfires in Lake City

Jul 9 Started 7,257 acres 6.0x the size of Lincoln Park Slightly larger than JFK Airport Elk Fire
Jun 27 Started 39,744 acres About the size of Washington D.C. 32.9x the size of Lincoln Park Gold Mountain Fire
Jun 3 Started 18 acres 14 football fields Hermosa Cliff Fire

Largest wildfires in Lake City this season

39,744 Acres About the size of Washington D.C. 32.9x the size of Lincoln Park Gold Mountain Fire Ouray
7,257 Acres 6.0x the size of Lincoln Park Slightly larger than JFK Airport Elk Fire Lake City
18 Acres 14 football fields Hermosa Cliff Fire Durango

Search Fires

🔥 Gold Mountain Fire Active 2026
Started: Jun 27 39,744 acre 92% contained
Near Ouray · Ouray County, Colorado
🔥 Elk Fire Active 2026
Started: Jul 9 7,257 acre 73% contained
Near Lake City · Hinsdale County, Colorado
🔥 Hermosa Cliff Fire 2026
Started: Jun 3 18 acre
Near Durango · La Plata County, Colorado


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