Wildfires near Ouray, Colorado, United States

2 Active Fires
47,001 Acres Burning About the size of Washington D.C.
4 2026 Season Fires
47,054 2026 Season Acres

Newest wildfires in Ouray

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 18 Started 35 acres 27 football fields Lawhead Fire
Jun 3 Started 18 acres 14 football fields Hermosa Cliff Fire

Largest wildfires in Ouray 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
35 Acres 27 football fields Lawhead Fire Cedaredge
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
🔥 Lawhead Fire 2026
Started: Jun 18 35 acre
Near Cedaredge · Delta County, Colorado
🔥 Hermosa Cliff Fire 2026
Started: Jun 3 18 acre
Near Durango · La Plata County, Colorado


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