11 uncontained wildfires burning more than 188K acres that Coloradans should know about
Multiple wildfires are burning around the state of Colorado, including one that recently grew to be the 5th-largest in state history.
Here’s a look at what’s burning around Colorado, ordered by size:
Editor’s Note: This list only includes fires that are not fully contained. Other fires are present, as well.
1. Lee Fire
Location: A few miles west of Meeker in northwest Colorado
Size: 113,378 acres
Containment: 7 percent
More information here.
2. Turner Gulch Fire
Location: Northeast of Gateway in western Colorado
Size: 28,569 acres
Containment: 49 percent
More information here.
3. Deer Creek Fire
Location: State line of Colorado and Utah
Size: 17,724 acres
Containment: 97 percent
More information here.
4. Elk Fire
Location: A few miles east of Meeker in northwest Colorado
Size: 14,635 acres
Containment: 30 percent
More information here.
5. Middle Mesa Fire
Location: New Mexico, but miles from southern Colorado’s state line
Size: 5,047 acres
Containment: 44 percent
More information here.
6. Twelve Fire
Location: West of Craig
Size: 4,287 acres
Containment: 80 percent
More information here.
7. South Rim Fire
Location: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Size: 4,232 acres
Containment: 52 percent
More information here.
8. Waters Canyon Fire
Location: West of Granby
Size: 206 acres
Containment: 90 percent
More information here.
9. LeRoux Fire
Location: Near Hotchkiss in western Colorado
Size: 195 acres
Containment: 90 percent
More information here.
10. Oak Fire
Location: West of Pagosa Springs
Size: 75 acres
Containment: Unknown
More information here.
11. Windy Gap Fire
Location: West of Granby
Size: 30 acres
Containment: 90 percent
More information here.
General fire information for most of these blazes can be found on the InciWeb website.
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